Battleford woman will compete golden retriever at New York dog show
A lifelong dream has come true for Battleford resident Robyn McGonigle. She and her golden retriever Skittles are heading to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City.
“I’m so proud of him. A lot of work goes into conditioning, you have to keep the coat up, he gets groomed and bathed once a week and goes for a run every day,” McGonigle said.
McGonigle and her partner William Calder run Castlefin Goldens, a kennel in Battleford where they raise golden retrievers for show.
“I’ve always loved animals. I was 17 when I started and I was working with all sorts of dogs, but when I opened my own kennel I decided to focus on golden retrievers”