For Golden Retriever Owners Or For Those That Want One!
Questions For A Golden Retriever Breeder
Getting a Golden Retriever puppy should take a lot of time and effort on your part. You need not only to find a Golden Retriever breeder, but also need to visit them and interview them. A good Golden Retriever breeder will then do the same with you. With a good Golden Retriever breeder, no money is enough money to sell a beloved puppy to a person unsuitable to own a pet rock, let alone a loving Golden Retriever.
You should ask for references. A reputable Golden Retriever breeder will be more than happy to provide them. They will reply like a grandparent talking about their grandchildren. You might even have to ask the Golden Retriever breeder to shut up about the references. This is a very good sign. Also ask what they look for in an ideal Golden Retriever owner. If all they talk about is the check clearing, than this is not the breeder for you.
There are still a frightening amount of puppy mills in North America, sadly. Puppy mills produce puppies in very inhumane ways, which often produces sickly and slightly demented animals. You want to avoid paying for this type of cruel dog breeding if you love dogs at all. This means you have to visit the home and kennel of every Golden Retriever breeder you are considering getting a pup from to be sure they are not puppy mill owners.
Never pay in full for a puppy that you have never met. Usually, the puppy will not have even been born yet, but you can see the mother and other relatives of the potential puppies. The best Golden Retriever breeders focus on quality rather than quality and may only have a few pups to see per year. You will have to be put on a waiting list. This is normal. And good Golden Retriever breeders will never ship their pups.
You need to ask about any training advice or emotional support the Golden Retriever breeder can give you once the check for the puppy has cleared. Get all of this in writing. If you need to give up your dog for any reason, will the breeder be willing to take the dog back (you won’t get any money back, but the dog will get a good home). You need to ask what the breeder looks for in a Golden Retriever owner.
And last but not least, if you want a good pet Golden Retriever, please consider adopting from a Golden Retriever breed rescue group or even your local animal shelter for an adult dog. Most animals are abandoned through no fault of their own and will make perfect pets. Often, they are already trained and up to date on their shots. Only go to Golden Retriever breeders if you plan on showing or breeding your dog.
Golden Retriever breeders should breed for the love of the breed not the money made from selling puppies. Golden Retriever information is abundant on the Internet.
You should ask for references. A reputable Golden Retriever breeder will be more than happy to provide them. They will reply like a grandparent talking about their grandchildren. You might even have to ask the Golden Retriever breeder to shut up about the references. This is a very good sign. Also ask what they look for in an ideal Golden Retriever owner. If all they talk about is the check clearing, than this is not the breeder for you.
There are still a frightening amount of puppy mills in North America, sadly. Puppy mills produce puppies in very inhumane ways, which often produces sickly and slightly demented animals. You want to avoid paying for this type of cruel dog breeding if you love dogs at all. This means you have to visit the home and kennel of every Golden Retriever breeder you are considering getting a pup from to be sure they are not puppy mill owners.
Never pay in full for a puppy that you have never met. Usually, the puppy will not have even been born yet, but you can see the mother and other relatives of the potential puppies. The best Golden Retriever breeders focus on quality rather than quality and may only have a few pups to see per year. You will have to be put on a waiting list. This is normal. And good Golden Retriever breeders will never ship their pups.
You need to ask about any training advice or emotional support the Golden Retriever breeder can give you once the check for the puppy has cleared. Get all of this in writing. If you need to give up your dog for any reason, will the breeder be willing to take the dog back (you won’t get any money back, but the dog will get a good home). You need to ask what the breeder looks for in a Golden Retriever owner.
And last but not least, if you want a good pet Golden Retriever, please consider adopting from a Golden Retriever breed rescue group or even your local animal shelter for an adult dog. Most animals are abandoned through no fault of their own and will make perfect pets. Often, they are already trained and up to date on their shots. Only go to Golden Retriever breeders if you plan on showing or breeding your dog.
Golden Retriever breeders should breed for the love of the breed not the money made from selling puppies. Golden Retriever information is abundant on the Internet.
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