| The golden retriever is one of the finest dog breeds, | | | | temperament of the puppy. If this period is filled with |
| and a great choice for a pet. Bringing home a cuddly | | | | affection and warmth, the puppy will grow into a |
| golden retriever puppy requires as much care as it | | | | friendly and lively dog. |
| delights. It is best to buy a puppy from a specialist | | | | The puppyhood of your golden retriever will last three |
| breeder. Specialist breeders conduct hereditary checks | | | | or more years. You will have the pleasures and the |
| before breeding. They also provide Kennel Club | | | | responsibilities almost like those of raising a child. It will |
| registration, pedigree and diet sheets. The buyer can | | | | be like a roller-coaster ride with its ups and downs. |
| go back to the breeder for help. | | | | There will be times when you will have to be soft, and |
| Usually, one has to order beforehand and wait for the | | | | times when you will have to be strict, so that your |
| puppy to be born. It is best to look at the mother to | | | | puppy keeps away from danger. Regular exercise |
| ensure the suitability. A puppy is ready to be brought | | | | and grooming, timely inoculation and worming and |
| home once it is 7-8 weeks old. The transition from the | | | | consistent training will ensure the health and well-being |
| breeder to home is very difficult, and the puppy | | | | of your pup. What else do you need for your puppy? |
| requires utmost care during this phase. The first few | | | | A cute name, and then you are ready for a good ten |
| months of its stay at home determine the | | | | years of unadulterated joy and love. |