Marjorie Nass



Marithyme Galway's Dempsey (3/22/2007-)

Our experience with Marithyme Goldens has always been positive. Britain is our second dog from Marithyme so that says a lot right there! Steffi is wonderful to work with she has lots of helpful information and she breeds wonderful dogs!

Janet



Marithyme's London Lass

Our family does not have experience owning dogs. Maple is our first, and she really is Lizzie’s dog, although because Lizzie has been living home and here at Martha's Vineyard with us, she certainly feels like a family dog. She is, as we knew when she was selected, a spirited, high personality dog. That requires a bit of extra commitment to training, but well worth it. She is, in every sense, a member of our family! If she could talk, she would probably tell us all that she is the most important member of the family! However, while she is spirited, she does not have an aggressive bone in her body. She has a lovely personality.

When Marion & Lizzie first visited you, they were very impressed with your approach to breeding and caring for the dogs. I think I was most impressed with your adult dogs, who were all quite expressive of their respective personalities. I have been around dogs most of my life but never had one, first because my mother disliked them and then as I got married at twenty nine years old and Carol has a similar disdain for them. So, it was no surprise that I was very excited about and becoming attached to Maple. However, Carol has not only become tremendously attached to Maple, she has become far more knowledgeable about dogs and has a totally new attitude towards them. She seems to becoming part of the dog owners “fraternity”, stopping on the street to talk to people about their dogs, and talking to everyone, she knows about Maple. The metamorphosis is stunning to the rest of our family, especially my 84 year old mother-in-law who is not going to change her negative view at this point and thinks her daughter has lost her mind!

Maple is swimming like she was born in the ocean, and is otherwise exhibiting the signs of a normal healthy seven month old puppy. She gets lots of exercise and loves to retrieve. (That’s a surprise!) I think she has more toys than my kids did when they were young, but they get rotated so that she gleefully receives an old favorite toy after not seeing it for a few days. She is quite a pleasure.

This dog is everything that we had hoped and expected her to be. Clearly, she was well bred and well cared for. Based upon my limited exposure to Katie, I think your suggestion—that she is very much like Katie—is probably correct. I can see why people succumb to the idea of breeding their dogs, when they love them so much, but Maple is scheduled to be spayed in a few months.

I wanted to let you know how Maple was doing from the perspective of Lizzie’s father. I am on vacation for the summer, so I get to be with the dog all the time, and it is a pleasure. I also want to ask you to let us know if, sometime in the future, you are planning to breed your dogs again, as Carol and I might very well like to sign up early for a pup from such litter. I believe that Lizzie plans to move back to the Boston area after finishing law school, and the two dogs could be buddies.

Thank you for your help. I look forward to hearing from you.

Stanley R

PART II

Dear Steffi, 8/31/2006

How are you? Maple is wonderful! How have you been? How is your family? How are Sailor and Nellie?

Maple is the greatest. She is the same lovely dog that you said she would be when she was just a few weeks old: she is a spirited, smart, fun-loving dog who will not hesitate to bop me with the ball if she wants to play! I remember when you said she would be a lot like Katie, and I am so glad that she is. She loves to play ball, inside or outside, and there isn't much in the world that she loves more than swimming (although snow is up there and she loves to hike in the woods). She has been doing lots of swimming lately.

She is in great health. She is very energetic and gets lots of exercise. I check her levels rather than automatically vaccinating her, and she hasn't needed parvo or distemper vaccine in a couple of years.

Meeting you changed my life! I can't imagine a more wonderful dog than Maple. I feel so lucky. I can't tell you how much I love her.

I've been meaning to email you -- thank you for emailing me. I'm not on my home computer now, but I will send you pictures from home. She's great about posing for pictures.

Warmly,
Lizzie



Marithyme Mulberry Street (1/1/2000-)

So when I started looking for a new companion my list was as follows: Look at the longevity of the line, what are they bred for looks or looks and smarts, what health checks have been done (without cheating), what are the dogs and litter fed, and of course what is the vaccination history of folks and pups.

Steff has a lot of information on health issues, and a lot of good food for thought. She is not stuck in the past ("We have always done it this way!"). If she hears of new studies that challenges old ideas then she studies it. (Like early spay/neuter. There are studies that show that earlier is not better.)

Bryan's 3/4 of a line of goldens in the UK that I was looking at for the above mentioned reasons. (Many of her dogs have lived to be 16 to 18). I would have gone to England and meet with these lovely people if needed. I was not fond of getting a pup from abroad. (Another essay, there.)

I have not been disappointed with my decision to have Bryan in my life. He is bright, funny, sensitive, and as everyone has said SOOOO SWEET!

I encourage you to ask questions, look at other breeders and see if they walk the walk and not just the talk. Talk with your vet. Much of what Steff says is not new, just not in the main stream.

Best of all enjoy learning, and looking.
Judith (Bryan's Mom)
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Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH
Animal Wellness Center
95 Northern Ave.
Augusta, Me. 04330
voice 207-623-1177


MARITHYME'S BYRAN BUMBOO (2/3/2006-)

At nine, Happy could be called our town mascot as everyone knows her and loves meeting her on our walks. All attribute her wonderful looks (she has an incredibly gorgeous, thick coat) and great behavior to our care. We let them know that, if she hadn't had such a stellar first seven weeks, she would never be the friendly well-mannered dog she is today! If we ever decide to have another golden, we know where we will go......even if it means driving across country to get her!
Linda



Maritime's Princess Leia (5/23/1997-)

These facts are what brought me to the Golden Retriever breed, and ultimately Marithyme Golden's. I had chosen a Golden for our next dog, needing one tolerant of children and not known to be so high-strung they consider biting a first line of defense; with Golden's that is their last thought. Then, doing my research about the breed, I learned of the many breeding problems often inherent in Golden's... especially if you buy from a careless breeder such as a pet store or a newspaper. I certainly didn't want a $5,000 hip replacement bill because I brought a dog for less money or an unscrupulous or uneducated breeder, often found through the pet store or newspaper.

This knowledge led me to searching the Internet and making phone calls, and this ultimately led me to Marithyme Golden's. I wanted a breeder recommended by the Golden Retriever Club, and I wanted a breeder that cared deeply about offering 'sound' puppies, through 'parents' that were certified clear of the several genetic and interbreeding problems inherent to the Golden breed. Marithyme Golden's breeder, Steffi Mullins met that criterion and more. She doesn't just say she cares, she offers sound 'parents' with those guarantees, and shares her knowledge of many years experience with you concerning diet and vaccinations because she cares deeply about her dogs and the puppies she offers through them.

Yes, her application for a puppy may seem extreme, but look at it this way: it proves she cares about both the home her pups are going to, and what kind of high quality pup you receive. The application was, for me, the final proof that I found a caring and quality breeder for my Golden... and I have been proven correct. I confess, at first, I was bummed that I couldn't choose which pup I wanted, not understanding that each dog had a truly different personality. Now, I understand! Steffi knew I needed a laid back Golden, rather than one that was a 'on the go type', due to my health issues. How would I know a laid back pup in the five minutes I would spend picking one out? I couldn't, but being with them since birth, Steffi does. She picked me a winner!

My Cadell has been a wondrous joy to have in my home and around my daughter. He is smart, full of personality, and beautiful! There is no sign of any hip, elbow, knee, thyroid, heart or other such problems. He is up and ready to go when we are up and ready to go with him, but he is also a wonderful cuddle and couch potato when that is all we want to be. He is my best friend, my shadow - even when I go to the bathroom (because I like it that way), and he is the greatest to take to dog training classes. Just recently I have discovered my Cadell is a natural tracker, and I hope to begin trying him out on tracking and preparing him for competition.

I have never been so happy with a dog, and the versatility available to me, than I have been with my Marithyme Molten Gold Cadell. Steffi Mullins really knows what she is doing!

Gayle Hansen
Manchester, CT



Marithyme Molten Gold Cadell (1/27/2005-)

We are well and Jessie is doing great! She’s gorgeous, sweet as can be, incredibly well behaved and universally loved by all who meet her. Because of her special qualities, we have become Pet Partners through the Delta Society and I brought her in to the hospital and the rehab center to visit patients when my dad had his hip replacement this past spring. She is particularly sweet with the elderly and little babies and toddlers. She adores swimming and I take her whenever I can. She has some special dog friends she plays with on a regular basis and gets lots of good exercise. I’ve maintained her on a BARF diet and she seems as healthy as can be. We often get comments on her beautiful coat and shinning white teeth. As you know, Jessie is our first dog and none of can believe just how much one can love their dog.

Glad to hear things are going well with you. It sounds like the Morning and Quill breeding was very successful. We’d love to have a relative but I don’t think we could handle 2.

Be well,

Susan



Marithyme's Nefure's Sun Cert Therapy Dog Delta Society (5/14/2003-)

Scout (Egyptian Litter) is too much for words! I never could have believed that I could end up with such an amazing dog. He truly is everything you could ask for in a dog. He is very much a mama's boy....... he is so loyal, loves to be around other people and dogs and he is quite the cuddlier. Although I thought going away would be an issue, I actually have people begging to take him while I am away! The poor corgi's don't always get quite the invitation :) They can all attest to what a cuddlier he is....... he tends to like to sleep in-between two people and often times I have heard that one or the other ends up "spooning" with him. Even people who aren't crazy about dogs tend to love him. My boyfriends father has never been much of a dog person but not only does he completely enjoy Scout, he even invites him to his cape house (which is generally unheard of). I often find him wanting to take Scout outside with him or he just lets Scout sit at his feet while he watches TV or reads a book. Scout is also very fortunate to be very close to his brother Kody (Comic theme, my Dad owns him). They are best buddies and Kody is just as much a wonderful dog. He is the mascot at the Yacht club they belong too..... Often making his visits up and down the dock. Many times he is invited on board others boats! He is a very big hit when they have Senior Day and he gets to visit with all the elderly. Once again, I can't thank you enough for taking us into consideration when you placed your puppies. I could write on and on.... but I will leave it as we are extremely fortunate to be proud owners of such incredible goldens! I look forward to future breedings as I know Scout would love to have another brother to play with. Congrats to you Steffi!!!!!!! It is not easy these days to come across such amazing dogs!

Love, Sara



Marithyme Osiris's Scout (5/14/2003-)

Hi Steffi,

I am sorry not to have answered sooner, life is getting busier all the time. Paco is still a joy. He is six already, but still looks like a pup - people are guessing he's a two year old. He is a really sweet dog - always in a good mood, always eager to please us. He wasn't too sure about my youngest daughter when she was a baby, but has always been very gentle with her, although he has yet to accept her as a fully human member of the pack. Paco's best friend is our pug Tofu, who is 5 years old. They are inseparable, and quite a sight when they're fooling around on the front lawn - great entertainment for the neighborhood.

I will send new pictures in a few days (hopefully). Thanks for staying in touch !

Jenya

Yevgenya Grinblat, Ph. D.
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Zoology/Anatomy
University of Wisconsin-Madison



Marithyme's Ruby Prince (1/8/2000-)

I was on your website this morning and noticed that you have a bragging page from Marithyme owners and it inspired me to write a little something about Allie - whether you choose to post it or not, it is helpful to me to write it.
We adopted Allie ten years ago from your very first litter in MA. We were immediately impressed by your obvious love of your dogs as well as the thorough health checks, health history and care. When we came to choose a puppy, I was nervous as this was to be my very first dog. I spotted a big, quiet puppy and suggested him to my husband. We heard some barking coming from a back room and my husband (Evan, a previous dog owner) asked about it. It was your last girl, who was keeping an already called for puppy company. You brought out Little Girl #4, and we were hooked. You described her as the one who would find a hole in the rug and then tell her fellow littermates "come here, come here, i found a hole, come help me dig!" Two weeks later, when she was twelve weeks old and twelve pounds, we came to get her. We named her Allie and she came home to live with us in Boston. We immediately fell head over heels in love with her and would joke that if we went out for dinner, we couldn't wait to finish so that we could go home and play with her. She was spirited and happy and so, so sweet.

She was a part of our family for ten years, through relocation to New York along with our two children! The love we felt for Allie is indescribable and she was an integral part of our family. Everyone who met Allie fell in love with her and commented that she was a special, different dog. She was caring and sweet and fun and playful. She was amazing with our kids and could often be found walking around with a stuffed animal stuffed in her collar. She could always sense if someone was in a bad mood and needed some extra love. And our favorite thing - she actually smiled when she was happy. Our groomer, with whom Allie would stay when we went on vacation commented, "If that dog had legs, she could drive a car. She's not a dog, she's a person." Allie was and always will be our girl. It's only been a week and a half, and we haven't stopped crying, but we have so many wonderful memories of her which we will always cherish.

I'm including some pictures of her so you can see how she grew. Thank you for giving us the gift of ten years with Allie.

Liz

Maritime’s Lil Girl (12/12/1997-12/2007)

I will add testimonies as they come in. I hope you have enjoyed our page!

Steffi Mullins

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