Athena's Legacy
### About the kennel Athena's Legacy is a small, dedicated breeding programme located in Wrocław, Poland, run by two owners who are deeply involved in every aspect of their dogs' lives. The kennel's affix 'Athena's Legacy FCI' is registered with the FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale), the international canine organisation that sets breeding and health standards. The focus is on producing Golden Retrievers of the working line – dogs bred for function, not just form – with strong drives for nose work, dummy (retrieving), obedience, and rally-o. Puppies are born and raised inside the family home, socialised from the start, and accompanied by a veterinarian throughout their first weeks. ### Breeding dogs **Athena (Agnieszka Athena)** – the dam of the current litter. Athena has scored 'rekreacyjnie' (recreationally) in nose work, dummy, obedience, and rally-o, indicating that she is a dog with natural working instinct and trainability rather than a competition titleholder. Her health results are thorough and reassuring: her hip X-ray (dysplazja stawów biodrowych) is graded A, meaning no signs of dysplasia – the best possible result. Her elbow X-ray (dysplazja stawów łokciowych) is graded 0/0, indicating no elbow changes. An eye examination (badanie oczu) came back clear, a cardiac examination (badanie serca) was normal, and a DNA test for NCL (ceroidolipofuscynoza neuronalna) returned N/N – she carries no mutation for this inherited nervous system disease. A DNA test for ichtioza (ICT) showed N/Ich, meaning she is a carrier of the skin condition but does not suffer from it genetically. For PRA (postępujący zanik siatkówki), the results are listed as GR_PRA1 and 2-prcd-PRA, and for GR-MD, no result is recorded. These tests help minimise the risk of inherited eye disease in her puppies. **Tango (Duckmoors Autumn Tumble)** – the sire of the current litter. Tango does not have health tests or working records listed on the kennel’s website. His registered name comes from a well-known foreign line, which may appeal to buyers looking for a different genetic background. Without health data, it is not possible to say what he carries, but the kennel states that both parents are tested for breed-specific diseases. ### Health and testing The kennel’s breeding approach includes health checks for diseases typical of the breed. For Golden Retrievers, the main hereditary concerns are hip and elbow dysplasia, eye disease including PRA (a group of inherited retinal conditions that can lead to blindness), NCL (a fatal neurological disease), ichtioza (a scaling skin disorder), and heart function. Athena has been cleared for several of these: hips A (no dysplasia), elbows 0/0 (no changes), eyes clear, heart normal, and NCL free. She is a carrier for ichtioza, so a puppy could inherit the condition if the other parent also carries it – but buyers should ask the breeder whether Tango has been tested. The DNA results for PRA and GR-MD are listed as null, meaning the outcome has not been made public. ### Litters and puppies Athena's Legacy has one current litter: born 17 June 2026, sired by Tango (Duckmoors Autumn Tumble) out of Athena (Agnieszka Athena). The litter is listed as ‘born’ on the ZKwP Wrocław branch website. No information is given about the number, sex, or colour of the puppies. Buyers should contact the kennel directly for current availability. ### What buyers receive Puppies come dewormed and vaccinated appropriate to their age, microchipped, with a ZKwP (Polish Kennel Club) pedigree (metryka ZkwP), a sales contract, and full support from the breeder after collection. They remain under veterinary supervision while at the kennel. ### Visits and export The profile does not list visits, pick-up procedures, or export arrangements. Prospective buyers from Ireland or other countries should ask the breeder about these details.
Questions and answers
Are the parents health-tested for Golden Retriever hereditary diseases?
Yes. The dam Athena has been tested for hip dysplasia (grade A), elbow dysplasia (0/0), eyes (clear), heart (normal), NCL (N/N – free), ichtioza (N/Ich – carrier), PRA (listed as GR_PRA1 and 2-prcd-PRA), and GR-MD (null). The sire Tango has no public health test results. The kennel states both parents are tested for breed-specific conditions.
When is the next litter expected?
The current litter was born 17 June 2026. No future litters are listed.
Do the puppies come with a pedigree?
Yes. Puppies come with a metryka ZkwP (Polish Kennel Club pedigree), a microchip, a sales contract, and full post-collection support from the breeder.
Are the puppies raised in a home environment?
Yes. The kennel states that puppies are raised in the house and kept under continuous veterinary care.