Watermark Retrievers

Americas top breeding and training programs

Pedigree Excellence by Mary Tatum DVM since 1975.

Houston's Premier Golden and Labrador Retriever Breeder.

Summer Trial Updates, From the Road…

Summer Trial Updates ☀️ It’s been a fun and successful summer, and we’re so proud of our dogs! Watermark’s Mallard has had an outstanding season, competing in four Amateur stakes and earning two 3rd-place finishes, one 4th-place finish, and a Jam, a 100% completion...

Fall Update 2025 – New Litters from Our Boys

Watermark Retrievers – New Litters AnnouncementWe’re proud that respected breeders have chosen Watermark’s Mallard and Shadow to produce their latest promising litters. Watermark’s Shadow litter in Oxford, Mississippi. For details please contact Warner Brines at...

Summer Highlights: Titles Earned & Pups on the Way

As summer comes to a close, we’re enjoying the last of the sunsets on our travels and looking forward to the crisp fall season ahead. Training Highlights My Fair Lady had an outstanding summer! She earned 18 Derby points, securing her place on the National Derby List...

Spring Wins & Puppy News: Watermark Crew Shines!

Happy Spring. We are busy preparing to head up north for the summer to train with our friends. But first, we’re excited to share some huge wins from our Watermark crew! Our Mallard (on the far right) crushed it, qualifying before he even turned two and then snagging...

Watermark’s Winter Wrap

Winter brought Texas some unexpected snow and ice, but our great team of dogs and trainers turned this season into a proving ground. Check out this snap of ‘Coach’ Bill Hillmann with our powerhouse training team, Judy Juhl, Mike Wills, Mary Tatum and Creg...

Six Accolades for Our Watermark Dogs 🏆

Our training group had a great summer trip, and we are so proud to share these accomplishments. Two derby list dogs, Moneypenney and Mallard (he was also a finalist in National Derby!) Two QA2 dogs, Fairy Tale and Rainbow Chev qualified for Mondovi National Amateur...

Spring Update 🌸 🏆

We're welcoming Spring with some great updates and accomplishments. Rainbow thought that qual was fun, then this ribbon appeared! David Morrison had double fun as Watermarks Shadow Seeker won the Open! And Watermarks Coal 'n Star Darby Dust got 3rd in Amateur! ...

Hunting Dogs

Our dogs come from champions. They train well and have great dispositions. See our Goldens and Labradors.

Field Trial Dogs

Watermark Retrievers are constant top performers at field trials.
Meet the Labs.

Show Goldens

Whether you want a top show dog or a loving companion for a family pet. View our Golden stars.

Puppies

We offer outstanding puppies. Learn how to prepare with your new puppy by watching these training videos.

Have a question? Contact me at

info@watermark-retrievers.com