A golden retriever who fathered more than 300 puppies has finally retired from a guide dog breeding centre in England.
9-year-old Trigger, had 323 puppies from 39 litters, including one in 2021 which produced 16 puppies.
The UK charity Guide Dogs, says Trigger 'the Dogfather', was an ideal candidate for their breeding programme.
Trigger with four of his 8-week old puppies. Photo: guidedogs.org.ukJanine Dixon, Head of Breeding Operations at Guide Dogs, said “Trigger’s wonderful, gentle nature and excellent health have made him the perfect asset to our breeding program.
"We can’t overstate the impact that Trigger has in helping us to provide so many guide dogs for people with sight loss".
He is the father of guide dogs working in various locations around the UK, including London, Glasgow, Cardiff and even out in Guernsey and the Isle of Wight.
The charity is also hopeful some of Trigger's sons could be future candidates for its breeding programme.
“We hope that in a few years his son Billy may join the breeding program to continue Trigger’s legacy.
"In the meantime, nine of his daughters, as well as his half-French son Pierre, are helping us to bring forward a new generation of guide dogs with Trigger’s fantastic genes.”
Trigger's 8-week old puppies. Photo: guidedogs.org.ukTrigger’s final litter was made up of five daughters named Jenny, Rita, Hermione, Sandy, and Indy, and one son, Billy.
The charity says Trigger will remain with his Breeding Dog Volunteer, who has looked after him for past seven years and will now officially adopt him.
