Situated in The Cotswolds, the Balsamina affix was taken out when we were expecting our first litter.

I was lucky enough to buy Isla (Sh Ch. Trewater Busy Lizzie at Balsamina) from Jane Haywood in 2016. Since I was a little girl I would watch Crufts and hoped one day I would make it to Crufts with my very own golden retriever (I dreamt big!).

Well, Isla has certainly helped me fulfil those dreams! She is consistently placed at Championship shows. Isla is now a Show Champion with 3 CC'S and 4 RCC's.

In November 2020, we welcomed the arrival of her first litter. Isla produced two Junior Warrant winners. Cheryl Bawden MBE (Darthill) bought a male puppy called Bert (Sh Ch. Balsamina Beachcomber at Darthill JW) and he has 4 CC's and 7 RCC’s. I kept a girl, Binky (Balsamina Bellini JW) who has won a RCC.

I am qualified to judge the breed at Open Show level.