Our Dogs

Below is basic information on all our dogs:

Our Boys

​Ch Mochavulin Mkuze
​Sire:  Int Ch SA Ch BIS BISS Naragold Colour Me Gold for Mochavulin
Dam:  Ch Glentress Minette for Tamnavulin
DOB: 16 April 2016
​Breeder and Owner:  Mrs Irene Kellock

​Health Scores:
Hips:  A2:A2
Elbows: 0:0
Eyes: Clear
DNA PRA Certified Clear (by parentage)
Some of Mkuze achievements to date:
Multiple CC Winner
Multiple BOB Winner
​Multiple RBOB Winner
Multiple Gundog Group Winner
Multiple Best Puppy Awards
Multiple Best Puppy Group Wins and Placings

Aus Ch / SA Ch BBPIS BPIS Multiple BJIS KUSA National Golden Retriever 2016 Kaparla Ticket to Ride (Imp Aus)
​​DOB:  11 March 2014
Breeder:  Mrs H Morrison
Owner:   Ms A Sauer​ & Mrs U Schmidt
Sire:  Aus. Gr & NZ Champion Kaparla Wicketkeeper
Dam:  Aus Ch Kaparla Back to Back
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​Health Scores:
Hip Displaysia - A2:A2
Elbow Displaysia - 0:0
Eyes Clear 2015
Heart:  Clear 2015

DNA TESTS:
DNA PRA Status - Certified PRA - CLEAR
Degenerative Myelopathy (SOD1) - CLEAR  
Exercise Induced Collapse (NEI) - CLEAR  
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRCD) - CLEAR 
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (GR_PR1) - CLEAR 
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (GR_PR2) - CLEAR 
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (CLN5) - CLEAR  
Ichthyosis (PNPLA1) - CARRIER
Some of Flynn’s achievements to date:
  • KUSA National Golden Retriever 2016
  • 2 x Best Junior in Show
  • Multiple Best of Breeds
  • Multiple Group Wins
  • Multiple Junior Group Wins
  • Multiple Best Puppy Group Wins, Best Puppy Awards, and Best Puppy in Show (Australia)
  • Multiple Best Baby Puppy Group Wins, Best Baby Puppy Awards, and Best Baby Puppy in Show (Australia)
  • Multiple Reserve Best of Breeds
  • Currently 3rd Best Golden Retriever in Animal Talk Top Dog Ratings
  • Qualified for Junior Dog of the Year (Australia)
  • Multiple CACIB’s
  • Multiple Reserve CACIB’s
  • Multiple FCI Group 8 wins
  • Multiple FCI Group 8 Best of Breed
Tasmanian Kennel Club - 27 July  2014 - Best Puppy In Group
Derwent Kennel Club - 2 August 2014 - Best Puppy In Group, Best Puppy In Show 
Circular Head Agric Soc - 6 December 2014 - DCC - Minor Puppy In Group - 7 pts
Circular Head Agric Soc - 7 December 2014 - DCC - BOB - Minor Puppy In Group - 7 pts
Ingam Kennel & Obed Club x2 - 13/14 September 2014 - 12pts
Proserpine Whitsunday Obed KC x2 - 27 September 2014 - 12pt
Proserpine Whitsunday Obed KC - 28 September 2014 - 7pts
Sarina Kennel Club x2  - 11/12 Oct 2014 - 13pts
Cairns City Kennel Club - 18 October 2014- 6pts
Mareeba & District Kennel Club - 19 October 2014- 6pts 
Innisfail Kennel Club x2 - 1/2 November 2014 - 12pts
Combined Breed Dog Club   AM - 1 January 2014 - Res DCC
Combined Breed Dog Club  PM - 1 January 2014  - Res DCC
Tasmanian Kennel Club Inc  PM - 4 January 2015  - DCC - BOB - 14pts
Southern Midlands  Kennel Club - 10 January 2015 - Res DCC
Southern Midlands  Kennel Club - 11 January 2015 - DCC Rup -  BOB  - 7 pts
Hobart Dog Club AM - 17 January 2015 - Res DCC
Hobart Dog Club PM - 17 January 2015 - Res DCC
Flynn arrived on 25 Feb 2015!  Flynn is from the top winning Australian Golden Retriever Breeder, Mrs Heather Morrison - Kaparla..  Flynn lives with Arnel in JHB.
 
Flynn’s babies have also excelled in the showring with multiple Best Puppy, CC’s, RCC’s, RBOB’s, BOB, Baby Puppy Group Wins and Puppy Group Wins and all the health checks from his progeny has come back with A2:A2 hips and clear elbows - proving that Flynn produces healthy puppies.

Ch BPISS Mochavulin Colour Me Jake ZAW 19
​Sire:  Int Ch SA Ch BIS BISS Naragold Colour Me Gold for Mochavulin
Dam:  Goldenzauer Wynter Minx for Mochavulin
DOB:  5 February 2014
​Breeder:  Mrs Irene Kellock & ​Ms A Sauer​ ​
Owner(s):  Ms A Sauer​ 

​Health Scores:
Hip Displaysia - A2:A2
Elbow Displaysia - 0:0
Eyes Clear 2015
Jake is now an official breed champion.  Jake's siblings Catcha and Gus also achieved their championship and Grand Champion + International Championship status.  This is quite an achievement to have 3 dogs from the same litter, all becoming breed champions, BOB, and Group winners.
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We will continue to campaign Jake and hope to get his International Champion Status confirmed soon after he has already obtained multiple CACIB awards.  
Jake is available at stud to suitable / approved females. Jake lives with Arnel in JHB.
DNA TESTS:
DNA PRA Status - Certified PRA - CLEAR (also automatically CLEAR by parentage)
Degenerative Myelopathy (SOD1) - CLEAR  
Exercise Induced Collapse (NEI) - CLEAR  
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRCD) - CLEAR 
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (GR_PR1) - CLEAR 
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (GR_PR2) - CLEAR 
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (CLN5) - CLEAR  
Ichthyosis (PNPLA1) - CLEAR
Some of Jake’s achievements to date:
  • Multiple Best of Breeds
  • Multiple Gundog Group Wins
  • Multiple CACIB
  • Multiple Best Puppy
  • Multiple Best Puppy Groups
  • Qualified for Junior Dog of the Year
  • 20 x CC's
  • Multiple RBOB
  • ​Multiple Gundog Group Placings
  • KUSA Breed Winner 2019
  • Goldfields Dog of The Year Qualifier 2019

​​Ch Mochavulin Prynce Maverik
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Sire:  Ch Tamnavulin Celtic Prince
Dam:  Ch Giltedge Martina for Goldenzauer 
DOB:  9 August 2010
​Breeder:  Ms A Sauer​ ​
Owner(s):  Mrs Irene Kellock

Health Scores:
Hips: B2:A2
Elbows: 0:0
Eyes: Clear 2014
DNA PRA Certified Clear

Mav is the first Mochavulin breed champion and lives with Irene in Forest Hills, Durban.
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Some of Maverik achievements to date:
Multiple CC Winner
Multiple BOB Winner
​Multiple RBOB Winner
Multiple Best Puppy Awards

Our Girls

Ch Glentress Minette for Tamnavulin
Sire:  BVIS BISS BIS Ch Tamnavulin Celtic Prince 
Dam: Mochavulin Blaze of Glory
DOB: 30 May 2013
Breeder:  Mrs Michele Dalgeish
Owner(s):  Mrs Irene Kellock

​Health Scores:
Hips:  C1:B1
Elbows: 0:0
Eyes: Clear 2014
DNA PRA Certified Clear
Some of Maxine Achievements to date:
Multiple CC Winner
BOB Winner
​RBOB Winner
Multiple Best Puppy Awards
Maxine lives with Irene in Durban.

Ch Mochavulin Macey
​Sire:  Int Ch SA Ch BIS BISS Naragold Colour Me Gold for Mochavulin
Dam:  Ch Glentress Minette for Tamnavulin
DOB: 16 April 2016
Breeder:  Mrs Irene Kellock
Owner(s):  Mrs Irene Kellock
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​Health Scores:
Hips:  A2:A2
Elbows: 0:0
Eyes: Clear
DNA PRA Certified Clear
Some of Macey Achievements to date:
Multiple CC Winner
BOB Winner
​RBOB Winner
Multiple Best Puppy Awards
Macey lives with Irene in Durban.

Mochavulin Miss Molly Bee
Sire:  Ch Mochavulin Prynce Maverik
Dam: Ch Mochavulin Maple Melody
DOB:  23 August 2016
​Breeder:  Mrs Irene Kellock
Owner(s):  Mrs Irene Kellock
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Health Scores:
Hips:  A2:A2
Elbows: 0:0
Eyes: Clear
DNA PRA Certified Clear

Molly lives with Irene in Durban.
Some of MollyAchievements to date:
3 x CC Winner
​RBOB Winner
Multiple Best Puppy Awards

Tormei Mocha Myah for Mochavulin
Sire:  Ch BPISS Mochavulin Colour Me Jake ZAW19
Dam: Ch Kilifi Maggie Mae of Tormei
DOB:  29 April 2019
​Breeder:  Mrs Ulrike Schmidt
Owner:  Mrs Arnel Sauer
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Health Scores:
Hips: TBA
Elbows: TBA
Eyes: Clear
DNA PRA Certified Clear

Myah is a new addition to Mochavulin . She is sired by Jake and her mom is Maggie. 

Mochavulin Miss Alicatt
Sire:  Ch Mochavulin Mkuze
Dam: Mochavulin Miss Molly Bee
DOB:  19 February 2018
​Breeder:  Mrs Irene Kellock
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Health Scores:
Hips:  A2:A2
Elbows: 0:0
Eyes: Clear
DNA PRA Certified Clear

Ally is a new addition to Mochavulin . She is sired by Mkuze and her mom is Molly. 

Retired Dogs:

Ch Giltedge Martina for Goldenzauer (Imp Australia)
Sire:  Ch Dewmist Silversong
Dam: Giltedge Poetry in Motion
DOB:  10 June 2006
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Health Scores:
Hip Displaysia - B1:B1
Elbow Displaysia - 0:0
Eyes Clear 2010
DNA PRA Status - Certified PRA Clear

Our Foundation female who has produced stunning puppies. Tina is mom to our first home bred champion, Maverik.
Tina is now retired and enjoying life as a companion - living with Arnel in JHB.
Tina is mom / grandmom / great-grandmom to the following Breed Champions:
Ch Mochavulin Maple Melody
​Ch Mochavulin Prynce Maverik
​Ch Mochavulin Colour Me Jake
Ch Mochavulin Good Vibrations
Ch Gr Ch Mochavulin Catcha Star of Craniggan
Ch Mochavulin Sir Jacob of Paddocks
Ch Mochavulin Hannah of Paddocks
Ch Mochavulin Remi Me
Ch Mochavulin Spring Foufleur
​Ch Glentress Minette of Tamnavulin
Ch Mochavulin Mkuze
Ch Mochavulin Macey​
Ch Mochavulin Colour Me Bella
Some of Tina Achievements:
Multiple CC Winner
Multiple BOB Winner
​Multiple RBOB Winner
Multiple Best Puppy Awards

Ch Mochavulin Maple Melody

Sire:  Ch Verdoro Triple Chill (AI Import Canada)
Dam:  Goldenzauer Wynter Minx for Mochavulin
DOB:  17 February 2012

Health Scores:
Hips:  B1:A2
Elbows:  0:0
Eyes:  Clear 2012

Breeder and Owner:  Mrs Irene Kellock

​Melody lives with Irene in Durban.
Some of Melody Achievements:
Multiple CC Winner
Multiple BOB Winner
​Multiple RBOB Winner
Multiple Best Puppy Awards

BJISS Mochavulin Pryncess Fyrfly

Sire:  BVIS BISS BIS Ch Tamnavulin Celtic Prince 
Dam: Ch Giltedge Martina for Goldenzauer
DOB: 9 August 2010
Health Scores:
Hips:  B2:B2
Elbows: 0:0
Eyes: Clear 2013
DNA PRA Certified Clear

Breeder:   Ms A Sauer​ 

Pixie has 3 CC's to date with limited showing as well as a Best Junior in Show.  Pixie is now retired and living a life of luxury!!
Some of Pixie Achievements:
Multiple CC Winner
Multiple Best Puppy Awards
Multiple Best Junior Awards

In Memorium

WESLEY
BISS BPISS Ch Barleywood Autumn Lad of Goldenzauer CGC
DOB:  28 April 2003 to 2 June 2015
Sire:  Ch Linchael Fascination of Macanne
Dam: Ch Macanne Nutkin
Health Scores:
Hip Displaysia - 0:0
Elbow Displaysia - 0:0
Eyes Clear 2010
DNA PRA Status - Certified PRA Clear
Some of Wesley Achievements:
25 x CC Winner
30 x BOB Winner
​20 x RBOB Winner
Multiple Gundog Group Winner
Multiple Best Junior Awards
Multiple Junior Group Winner
Multiple BISS / RBISS / BPISS / BJIS
Multiple Best Puppy Awards
Qualified for Junior Dog of the Year
Qualified for Goldfields Showdog of the Year
Multiple Best Puppy in Group
Multiple Best Puppy in Specialty Shows
Animal Talk Top 100
My Top Showdog and Companion, Wesley obtained numerous Best Puppy, Gundog Puppy Group Wins and Placements, Best in Speciality shows x 3, Animal Talk Top 100 for 2 consecutive years, numerous Best of Breeds, Reserve Best of Breeds, Gundog Group Wins and Placements. SALKA Junior Dog of the Year qualifyer. Goldfields Dog of the Year qualifyer x 3, as well as Best Veteran in Speciality Show.  Wesley also obtained SAHR points in Field Trials and almost got his FQ if he just did not spit out the rabbit!!!!   

Wesley passed away on 2 June 2015 after AHA was diagnosed and there was nothing more we could do for him.  Wesley was and will always remain my once in a lifetime dog and he will be missed by everyone that met him.  Wesley will be sorely missed and his absence have left a huge empty space in our hearts and home.  RIP Wesley, until we meet again.
MAGIC
BISS BVISS BVIS Ch Tamnavulin Celtic Prince
DOB:  8 January 2005 to 9 February 2014
Sire:  Tamnavulin Amber Warrior
Dam: Ch Saxamel Natascha of Tamnavulin
Health Scores:
Hip Displaysia - 0:0
Elbow Displaysia - 0:0
Eyes Clear 2010
DNA PRA Status - Certified PRA Clear
Magic obtained numerous Best Puppy Awards and Puppy Group Placements, Best of Breeds, Reserve Best of Breeds, Gundog Group wins and placements, Best in Speciality Shows, Best Veteran in Show.

Magic passed away in 2014 and we will always remember him through his progeny.
Some of Maverik Achievements:
Multiple CC Winner
Multiple BOB Winner
​Multiple RBOB Winner
Multiple Gundog Group Winner
Multiple BISS / RBISS / BPISS / BVIS
Multiple Best Puppy Awards
Multiple Best Puppy in Group
Multiple Best Puppy in Specialty Shows
Animal Talk Top 100
MAX
Int Ch BIS BISS Ch Naragold Colour Me Gold for Mochavulin (Import Australia)
My Super Showdog - You were one in a million dog, that loved showing, with the best temperament ever.  My super companion and friend - always by my side.  My beautiful Golden Golden ....with movement to die for!!!  Conformation as close to perfect as you can get!

Max sadly passed away on 17 March 2018.  You will be in our hearts forever and we will miss you.  Rest in Peace my beautiful boy....until the day we meet again.
Sire:  MBISS Aus Ch Giltedge Blackwatch
Dam: Aus Ch Naragold Petaluma
DOB:  11 June 2009 - 17 March 2018
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​Health Scores:
Hip Displaysia - A1:A1
Elbow Displaysia - 0:0
Eyes Clear 2010
DNA PRA Status - Certified PRA Clear
Max is dad to the following Breed Champions:
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Ch Mochavulin Remi Me of Rembrook
Ch Mochavulin Colour Me Jake ZAW 19
Ch Mochavulin Good Vibrations
Gr Ch Int Ch Ch Mochavulin Catcha Star of Craniggan
Ch Mochavulin Mkuze
Ch Mochavulin Macey
Some of Max Achievements:
Multiple CC Winner
Multiple BOB Winner
​Multiple RBOB Winner
Multiple Gundog Group Winner
Multiple BISS / RBISS
Best in Show Winner
Multiple Best Puppy Awards
Qualified for Goldfields Showdog of the Year
Multiple Best Puppy in Group
Multiple Best Puppy in Specialty Shows
Animal Talk Top 100 (3 consecutive years)
Qualified for NAPC Top Dog
Top Golden Retriever in South Africa 3 years in a row
​International Breed Champion
​DOGS PC Best of the Best
​SALKA Junior Dog of the Year Qualifyer
​SHOWDOGS Top Golden (Breed Leader) for 2009, 2010 and 2011
MIKITA
Goldenzauer Wynter Minx for Mochavulin
Sire:  BISS Ch Barleywood Autumn Lad of Goldenzauer
Dam: Ch Giltedge Martina for Goldenzauer
DOB:  31 May 2009
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Health Scores:
Hips: B2:B2
Elbows: 0:0
Eyes: Clear 2014
DNA PRA Certified Clear
Mikita is mom to the following champions:
Ch Mochavulin Colour Me Jake ZAW 19
Ch Mochavulin Good Vibrations
Int Ch Gr Ch Mochavulin Catcha Star of Craniggan
Ch Mochavulin Sir Jacob of Paddocks
Ch Mochavulin Hannah of Paddocks
Ch Mochavulin Maple Melody
Mikita is daughter to Wesley and Tina.  Mikita was a stunning brood bitch and has produced 5 Breed Champions to date.

Ch Mochavulin Sir Jacob of Paddocks and Ch Mochavulin Hannah of Paddocks immigrated to the UK and qualified for CRUFTS 2015, 2016 and 2017.  We are so proud to be the first South African Golden Retriever breeders represented at CRUFTS!  Mikita sadly passed away in 2018.

Our Mochavulin Champions

 Home Bred:
Ch Mochavulin Prynce Maverik
Ch Mochavulin Sir Jacob of Paddocks
Ch Mochavulin Hannah of Paddocks
Ch Mochavulin Remi Me for Rembrook
Gr Ch Int Ch Mochavulin Catcha Star of Craniggan
Ch Mochavulin Colour Me Jake ZAW 19
Ch Mochavulin Good Vibrations
Ch Glentress Minette of Tamnavulin
​Ch Mochavulin Maple Melody
Ch Mochavulin Macey
Ch Mochavulin Mkuze
Ch Mochavulin Colour Me Bella for Rembrook

Bred by Others:
Int Ch BIS BISS Ch Naragold Colour Me Gold for Mochavulin
BISS Ch Barleywood Autumn Lad of Goldenzauer
Ch Giltedge Martina for Goldenzauer
Ch Zillenberg Queenie of Goldenzauer
BBPIS BPIS BJIS Aus Ch SA Ch Kaparla Ticket to Ride

Our "Almost" Champions:
Mochavulin Pryncess Fyrfly - 3 CC's - she is retired now
Mochavulin Miss Molly Bee - 2 CC's, 1 x Best Puppy (very limited showing)

Photo Gallery of Our Dogs at Shows

All Health Certificates and pedigrees can be provided upon request.  We dont publish them on the website to avoid scamsters copying the using our certificates for other dogs.