Antares Golden Retrievers

 We started this adventure in San Jose and soon moved to the Santa Cruz Mountains. We have 1 1/2 acres in a beautiful valley. Our home is our sanctuary and we love being here. The dogs are part of the family and share our home. I have 3 sons that love being a part of all this. My oldest has moved out but still wants to be involved with dogs. My 19 year old continues to help with the dogs and is a great assistant when I am whelping pups. My youngest is learning the ropes and I delight in watching him "train" our old girl when I work a younger dog. 

Antares is a star in the constellation Scorpio. While living in San Jose I was unfamiliar with the "southern" sky at night. On a trip to Zion and Bryce National Parks we went star gazing. I immediately was drawn to the view of the southern night sky. In it I found Scorpio and its heart Antares. Antares was named because it is a red star and is opposite of Aries (Mars) the God of War. In Mythology Antares is anti-Aries. Not only was this a beautiful star but it also describes the peaceful nature of our goldens.

My youngest son and I at the beach.