WestWind Diving Dogs

24/11/2025

Many of us can relate

23/11/2025

lol

22/11/2025

Whoa! Now this is a lot of hair

15/11/2025

Congratulations to our V for earning FOUR WCERA titles today at just 4 months old!!!

She earned a total of 7 Qs!

Her titles are in Lock and Key (a scent and challenge game), Breakout (Obstacles/obedience and challenge), Puzzled (scent and challenge), and TrailBound (rat and challenge). It was great to see V learning and figuring out what I asked her to do. She learns VERY fast!

We had a ton of fun and got to see a lot of familiar faces! We’ll definitely be back for more fun!

13/11/2025

Tara is painting Mina tonight. She has more guts than I

11/11/2025

Thank you to all of our veterans!!
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11/11/2025

Sounds like progress is being made

Golden retrievers are one of the world’s most beloved dog breeds, but researchers have just discovered a hidden genetic risk that can tragically cut their lives short. A study has revealed the first gene mutation in dogs linked to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or HCM, a heart condition that thickens the left ventricle and makes it harder for the heart to pump blood. While often silent, HCM can cause dangerous heart rhythms, blood clots, and sudden death.

This discovery came after scientists studied three young golden retrievers who all died suddenly from cardiac failure. By comparing their DNA to thousands of other dogs, wolves, and coyotes, the team pinpointed a mutation in the TNNI3 gene, the same gene tied to juvenile HCM and sudden death in humans. What makes this even more concerning is that the mutation is autosomal recessive, meaning dogs need to inherit two faulty copies, one from each parent, to develop the disease. Carriers may appear perfectly healthy yet unknowingly pass the gene on.

For golden retriever owners, this finding brings hope as much as concern. Genetic testing can now help identify carriers and prevent the spread of this mutation, keeping the breed healthier. Beyond dogs, the similarities to human HCM could also advance research into heart disease in people. This groundbreaking work was led by researchers at North Carolina State University.

Research Paper 📄
DOI: 10.1161/CIRCGEN.125.005096

10/11/2025

Well, I can say that V hasn’t done this yet…yet

31/10/2025

Happy Halloween!!!

We all dock dive down here! 😂🤣

25/10/2025

Who is headed to finals????

Good luck to all!!! Jump big, swim fast, and HAVE FUN!!!

Pic of veteran dog Fozzie, I’m sure most of you recognize him from WestWind! Tina, I hope you don’t mind me using his photo, but I couldn’t resist!

24/10/2025

Those are some SCARY haunted houses!!!
😂🤣

21/10/2025

Smart pup

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