Brody the Golden Retriever

This is Brody👋

He is a very a very affectionate, intelligent and energetic dog. He loves to learn new tricks and catches on very quickly!

He loves the outdoors, is very friendly with other dogs, and is good with kids.

He is a large dog, and although he is not IKC registered, I have pictures and papers for his parents that can prove he is a purebred.

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