| It is easy to see how anyone could fall in love with the | | | | have made their purchase. |
| cute, furry face of a golden retriever puppy. They are | | | | Golden retriever puppies are typical to their breed |
| always so playful and willing to cuddle which are the | | | | standards. They are intelligent and energetic. They can |
| main traits that new dog owners are looking for in a | | | | easily be trained with positive reinforcement and by |
| puppy. But, with a life expectancy of up to fourteen | | | | rewarding them with their love of food. But, golden |
| years, adopting a golden retriever puppy is a life long | | | | puppies also love to chew so, you had better offer |
| commitment and should not be an impulse decision. | | | | them their own chew toys or you will find you favorite |
| Popular breeds like goldens can be easily found in | | | | pair of shoes is one mate short or your chair suddenly |
| many pet stores around your area. But, what some | | | | only has three legs. Golden retriever puppies should |
| consumers do not understand is that many of the | | | | also be kept busy. Their highly intelligent nature can |
| dogs sold at pet stores come from puppy mills. I have | | | | cause them to become bored. Left to fill their own |
| heard many people claim that if that were the case | | | | time without activity, these dogs might choose to turn |
| then they have saved their dog. Unfortunately the | | | | their boredom into frustration and destruction. |
| people who own these puppy mills do not see it like | | | | On the bright side, goldens love human companionship, |
| that. They see the money that came in for that dog | | | | kids and other pets. They are an ideal dog for a family. |
| and it gives them the opportunity to breed their pair | | | | They also make perfect guide dogs, search and |
| again. Typically the dogs used for breeding at puppy | | | | rescue dogs and other types of service dogs. They |
| mills are over bred, in poor health and spend their lives | | | | love to play fetch in the yard or go on long walks. |
| in a cage. | | | | Their highly energetic nature allows them to be the |
| Another disadvantage to buying a puppy from a pet | | | | perfect jogging, hiking or hunting partner. Placing your |
| store is that you are not able to see the parents of | | | | golden puppy into an obedience class will prove to be |
| the puppy you are purchasing. The traits of the | | | | a wise choice for any dog owner. They are extremely |
| parents are passed down to their puppies. A puppy | | | | willing to please their owners but can sometimes need |
| from a calm, friendly dog will most likely be a calm, | | | | the direction in order to do so. If you are considering |
| friendly adult as well. An aggressive dog will most likely | | | | purchasing a golden retriever puppy, make sure that |
| produce an aggressive heir when they reach their | | | | you find the right breeder in your area. You can |
| adult years. Typically, private breeders love their breed | | | | contact the American Kennel Club to find a golden |
| and consider themselves experts. They can also offer | | | | retriever breeder near you. |
| their clients a ton of resources before and after they | | | | |