| This article which you are about to read has been | | | | a very reliable source. |
| written by somebody who is passionate about Golden | | | | I have had a number of Goldens for many, many |
| Retrievers, and I want to pass on a few hints and tips | | | | years, and I have always bought from a backyard |
| that I have learned over the years. | | | | breeder, that is, somebody who loves their Golden and |
| We all know that Golden Retrievers are beautiful, | | | | who has a litter perhaps once a year and sells the |
| obedient, and make great family pets and hunting dogs. | | | | puppies. It is not a business for them, it is something |
| Goldens also make great guide dogs for the blind, | | | | they love doing. |
| narcotic detection dogs, and even tracking dogs for | | | | Whatever you do, you should never rush into buying a |
| finding missing people. Although there are many other | | | | Golden Retriever. You should always take your time, |
| dog breeds out there, Golden Retrievers remain one | | | | and have a little bit of patience. When you buy your |
| of the most versatile and most astonishing breeds that | | | | puppy, you want a healthy puppy who will grow up to |
| you can get. | | | | be a fine testament of the breed. By taking your time |
| Before you rush out and buy a Golden Retriever | | | | and making a careful decision, you can save yourself |
| puppy, you should first take the time to learn a bit | | | | a lot of time and money later on down the road. |
| more about the breed. You can attend dog shows, | | | | Golden puppies that are poor quality, are normally |
| meet with various owners of Golden Retrievers, and | | | | produced by breeders who just want to have a litter |
| even go to your local kennel club. Most people who | | | | or breeders who are just looking for the profits and |
| own Golden Retrievers are extremely proud of them | | | | care very little about giving thoughts to looks, quality, or |
| and will be more than happy to share their enthusiasm | | | | temperament. If you buy a puppy from either of these |
| with you. | | | | breeders, you will more than likely end up with a puppy |
| When you buy your Golden Retriever puppy, it is | | | | who has poor health, poor temperaments, and even |
| always a great idea to buy from a backyard breeder | | | | disqualifications in breed. |
| or local puppy breeder. Backyard breeders are | | | | When you get your puppy, you should always think |
| normally the best way to get a Golden puppy, as they | | | | long term. Only buy from a quality breeder, and you |
| know and care a lot about the breed in general. | | | | should not have anything to worry about. Always |
| Although you can always go to a reputable breeder, | | | | remember that you are not just buying a Golden |
| backyard breeders are not just in it for the money, | | | | Retriever puppy, you are buying a companion and a |
| they actually care about their dogs and want you to | | | | friend for life, and what a wonderful friend they are. |
| get the best Golden possible. | | | | Let me finish this article by saying that there is a lot of |
| You can also visit the Golden Retriever Club of | | | | information available to you to help you as you make |
| America and their local member clubs, as they can | | | | this important choice. Your local bookstore, your local |
| supply you with a list of breeders in your area. If these | | | | library, and indeed the internet are all sources of |
| breeders dont have any Goldens for sale themselves, | | | | information on Golden Retrievers. Enjoy your purchase, |
| they will be more than willing to help you find what | | | | I know you will. |
| your looking for. This way, you can get a Golden from | | | | |