Joyso Golden Retrievers

PUPPY BUYER REFERENCES

Name: The McArthurs Reference: We purchased our 1st Golden Retriever from Joyso after researching both the breed and numerous Golden breeders. We have never been disappointed in our choice -- "Seiko" (our 'watch' dog) has been a joy to our family for 10 years now and the after purchase support received from Janet has been fantastic. It is wonderful having a safe place (ie, Camp Joyso) to have Seiko stay whenever we are travelling somewhere she can't join in. We lucked out ... not only did we get a delightful addition to our family but also ended up with a great friend in Janet. We've seen all the litters since Seiko's and look forward to seeing many many more!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Name: Chris Easton Reference: We contacted Janet and were invited to come and see her litter as a family. The pups were not ready to go but she felt it would be a good idea to view them to see if we were ready for a golden addittion to our family. We had no pressure to make a purchase or to make up our minds on our visit. We also were offerred the names of some other responsible breeders who had pups at this time to contact. We originally were looking for a female, but were quite taken by how gentle all the dogs were, males and females, with our family on our visit. Especially since I had a two year old toddler with me. We were encouraged to play with both pups and adults for as long as we chose. After leaving we then reconnected with Janet and decided to purchase our first golden. Janet then requested that we come for visits over the next few weeks until the pups were ready to leave. She used these visits to match our family and lifestyle with the temperment of the pup. She chose which pup would be best suited for us and she made a fantastic match. Our boy Max is now nine months old and is my daughters best playmate. We had an indepth agreement on our adoption which seemed alot at first but in retrospect it shows what a compassionate and responsible breeder should be. We were sent home armed with much insight into our golden's traits and have been able to rely on Janet for any questions that have arisen. We have been encouraged to contact if assistance is needed even boarding is available. Our first obedience sessions were with other goldens from Max's litter. Everyone commented on Max's looks and gentle ways. He is highly sociable, a great car rider and welcomed wherever we go. If in the future we were going to aquire another golden or knew of someone looking for a golden we would highly recommend Janet to them. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Name: Rob Paynter Reference: Marvellous Molly has been a vital member of our family for more than 6 years. She has a placid temperament indoors (lots of cuddles) and a playful nature outdoors (please, throw that ball again!) She's loyal, walks obediently off leash around the neighbourhood (but loves to chase squirrels, when given the okay) and welcomed our cat into the house with open paws. The loving and determined care Janet takes with her Goldens is fully evident in our Molly. We're fortunate that Janet lives nearby and Molly can board when we travel. It's also provided us with an ongoing relationship with Janet. No surprise then that our family is a big supporter of Janet's devotion to the breed. She raises wonderful pets. And no surprise, also, that Molly always looks forward to her visits home to Joyso. Thanks, Janet. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Name: John & Kathy Langmuir Reference: Our “Hogan” is the son of Revel & Honey but more importantly, a product of the most caring breeder of Golden Retrievers that a prospective owner could ever desire. We cannot emphasize enough; the time and effort that Janet McLean takes to ensure the beauty of her puppies are matched only by their temperament and loving disposition. Janet is a wealth of ‘golden’ knowledge and takes particular pride in fully researching genetics, blood lines and, has an uncanny ability to match puppies with owners. We feel very fortunate to have been referred to Janet. We have gained both a treasured family member in “Hogan” and, a valued family friend in Janet. We have no reservation and unconditionally recommend Janet to anyone wishing to experience the treasures of a “Joyso” golden. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Name: Neil and Jill Fulford Reference: We had been without a golden in our home for about a year and a half when we spotted a beautiful male puppy playing in a neighborhood park. A brief chat with the owners - that included a glowing recommendation of the breeder - led us to Joyso and Janet McLean. Quite differently from our previous experience with a breeder, Janet was meticulous in her assessment of our suitability to adopt one of her puppies…that’s right, she decided if we were worthy of one of her puppies, and she decided which one it would be. We visited often and played with all of the puppies in the litter (each one wore a different coloured ribbon around its neck) while Janet observed the interactions. After our last visit, she called to ask if we would like to have “the little girl with the pink ribbon”…and that is how Maggie came to be part of our family. Maggie is the quintessential golden retriever, with the beautiful lines and long ears of her Daddy, Revel, and the wonderful, gentle temperament of her Mother, Habit. We could not have asked for a better companion for ourselves and our young sons. Thanks to Janet, we have a loving, gentle, beautiful and intelligent creature who makes our home complete. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Name: Jim and Margaret Keith-Brophy Reference: Our Charlie is a big lovable clown. He is confident, trustworthy, and affectionate. From the time he was a small puppy, Charlie has traveled with us extensively and has adapted well to many situations. He has brought so much fun into our household. Charlie loves to play (he’s a retriever, after all) and often makes us laugh out loud. People stop us in the street to ask about him, he is so beautiful and majestic looking. Now six years old, he has had no health problems and is still strong and energetic. Janet has been such a wonderful support to us, never hesitating to Charlie-sit when the need arises. We are very grateful to her. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Name: Dale and Mary McArthur-Woitte Reference: After researching breeders across North America, we were thrilled to find out about Janet and Joyso Kennel. Our Ruby is not only beautiful, she is bright and intuitive and seems to be able to read our minds! She is a faithful and constant companion to our kids and her mild manner and gentle demeanor have ensured that she is a safe and trusted playmate for them and their friends. Janet certainly helped us to choose the right puppy. After more than six years of enjoying Ruby as a furry family member, we still think often of Janet and applaud her passion for breeding such exceptional goldens. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Name: Alan Leschied Reference: Janet McLean is simply the best breeder you could imagine. She is not only responsible in developing the breed --she stays with you for support all the way, celebrating the puppies that she has helped give life to. Can't imagine a more positive experience! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Name: Jo-Ann Oswald Reference: Janet Mclean is without a doubt an exceptional breeder of the Golden Retriever breed. She cares about the well-being of all her dogs and the puppies. She insures only top quality health for all her dogs. I have called Janet with questions and she has always been very willing to help me. My big beautiful Kody who will be 4 this April is my pride and joy, my vet has Kody's sister. A friend has a puppy from the litter that is a year younger then Kody, I often visit to let the two dogs play. They both are very easy going fun loving dogs and seem to want nothing more than to return the love that you cannot help but give to them. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Name: Heather and Wayne McParland Reference: We have had Golden Retreivers for 3O years, and when the time came to add to our family,we were fortunate enough to have met Janet Maclean. She introduced us to our precious Miss Reilly. Janet is devoted and passionate about her dogs, and we would highly recommend her as the ultimate breeder. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Name: Ken and Lori Payne Reference: I met Janet 15 years ago while working at the Vet. I thought she was an amazing breeder and person then. Over the years I have not only watched Janet become the BEST Golden Retriever breeder there is, she has also become a very good friend. Janet puts her heart and soul into every decision she makes with her kennel, her breeding and her puppies. This is not just a career for Janet; it is her life... her world! Our family was extremely blessed 10 years ago when we adopted our baby, “Dreamer”. A perfect blend... a little bit of Joy and a little bit of Revel. In our minds…the best Golden ever!!! Janet has been there for our family every step of the way. Janet, you made the right decision when you placed Dreamer with our family and we made the right decision when we picked you as our breeder and our friend. You are the Best!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Name: Lisa, Christine and Amelia Wilde Reference: I have been a friend of Janet's for years and have watched her grow into the fabulous breeder that she is today. I have witnessed the process of pouring over pedigrees, meeting other breeders, looking at potential matches and I know what a painstaking and exacting process it is for her. Recently, my family and I were very fortunate to become Joyso puppy owners and we couldn't ask for a better boy than our Angus! Good Health, amazing temperment, physically beautiful and a personality that is truly a marvel to behold. We couldn't have asked for a more wonderful companion. ======================================================================= BREEDER REFERENCES Name: Mary Morris, Azure Golden Retrievers & Whippets Comments: Janet: You are one of the most carefull breeders that I know. Owning one of your dogs would be a pleasure. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Name: Barbara Fisher, Icamani Golden Retrievers Comments: Janet is one of the few golden breeders that refuses to compromise on any dogs she breeds. She does her homework on pedigrees and health issues in lines that she incorporates into her female pedigrees. All of her puppies are in her home where she devotes hours to them making a great companion to anyone who gets one. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Name: Pat Herschman, Camelot Golden Retrievers Comments: I have found Janet to be a true student of the breed. She is a breeder who does careful research prior to breeding & stands behind the pups that she produces. I would never hesitate to recommend Janet as a breeder or as a friend.