Am Can CH Kinsha’s Flight To Rush Hill OD

Hailey – The Heart and Soul of Rush Hill Kennels

Every great legacy starts with a foundation, and for Rush Hill Kennels, that foundation was Hailey. She wasn’t just a beautiful golden retriever — she was the golden retriever. The kind of dog whose presence you still feel decades later, whose look and spirit you can trace through generations of her descendants.

I’ve always appreciated a gorgeous, sun-kissed golden girl, but Hailey was so much more than beauty. She had a face you couldn’t forget and a type that still sets the standard for me, even forty years on. She wasn’t just a part of Rush Hill’s story — she was the cornerstone.

Hailey’s excellence shone in the show ring. She finished her Championship in no time, earning a Specialty Reserve under respected breeder judge Jeff Pepper from the 12–18 class at the Evergreen Golden Retriever Specialty — back when entries often topped 100 dogs. She went on to claim Best of Opposite Sex at the San Diego GR Specialty under breeder judge Laurie Doumaux. Those specialty wins still fill me with pride.

But beyond the ribbons, Hailey’s real magic was her personality. She was bursting with life — a firecracker with a playful glint in her eye and a sassy streak a mile wide. She knew exactly what she wanted, and she made sure you knew it too. That spirited, slightly demanding nature carried on through her offspring, especially Kirby — one of the strongest influences in our breeding program today.

Some of her most notable offspring include:

MBIS MBISS  Am/Can CH Rush Hill’s Haagen-Dazs CDX, AX, OAJ, WCX, VCX, Can. CD, WC (SDHF OS)

BIS Am/Can CH Rush Hill’s Revel At Allsgold (SDHF, OS)

MBIS CH Rush Hill’s Perfect Timing (SDHF)

MBISS Am/Can CH Rush Hill’s Time Bandit 

Am/Can CH Rush Hill’s Journey Thru Time (OD)

Hailey’s legacy isn’t just in the pedigrees, the show titles, or the trophies. It’s in the joy she sparked, the type she set, and the generations of Rush Hill goldens who still carry her heart, her beauty, and her undeniable spark.