| The fact is that though breeding of Golden | | | | necessary procedure for the dog, though natural |
| Retrievers is a complex and difficult task, it can be | | | | instincts about mating exist, but there are typically no |
| done by those with adequate knowledge of breeding | | | | regrets over 'not breeding' experienced by the dog. |
| guidelines and bonding with their pet-dog fairly easily, | | | | For female Golden Retrievers, pregnancy only causes |
| though it is indeed a formidable task for beginners! | | | | more problems and therefore breeding them has to |
| The requirements for professional dog-breeders is | | | | be a well-thought out decision that involves a lot of |
| very different as compared to that of hobby | | | | health precautions as well as after-care; those that |
| dog-breeders and this is what must be realized by | | | | have been spayed however, are not fit for breeding |
| the latter group for they can end up feeling | | | | purposes. |
| disappointed by their failed efforts in doing so and | | | | As a hobby dog-breeder and owner of a Golden |
| ending up with a litter that is not half as likely to be | | | | Retriever, you have to consider potential mate of |
| the kind they expected; besides, the expectations of | | | | your pet seriously to get the highest quality litter |
| future owners (should you wish to sell them) for | | | | possible from the pair and for this, a professional |
| Golden Retriever pups are high and therefore, simply | | | | dog-breeder may be consulted for his/her view of |
| breeding your female Golden Retriever for some fast | | | | the temperament, traits and compatibility factors of |
| cash is not a good idea. | | | | either dog so as to also negate undesirable factors, |
| It is not only not likely to give top quality results but | | | | such as health problems being passed on to the litter |
| also take away from the expectations of buyers | | | | and unfriendly reactions etc. |
| keen on getting the best pups possible for the | | | | An unhealthy mother can work adversely for the |
| money they give since Golden Retrievers are | | | | dog-breeder as female Golden Retrievers that are |
| much-sought after dogs being good-looking, friendly, | | | | not favorably inclined towards nurturing her young |
| non-aggressive yet protective and lovable pets that | | | | may require the former to do the job for her, which |
| adapt well in families. | | | | is time-consuming and tiring besides being irksome. |
| It is good to remember that there are high costs and | | | | A healthy progeny from your female Golden |
| plenty of care involved with hobby-dog breeding for | | | | Retriever thus, becomes your responsibility as well as |
| these top quality dogs a.k.a. Golden Retrievers and | | | | ensuring you have found her the right mate and |
| this raises the bar for the time and responsibility | | | | taken all adequate health precautions and care |
| factors associated with the task as well. | | | | before, during and after pregnancy, so take all these |
| First and foremost, owners keen on breeding their | | | | aspects into consideration besides just calculating |
| Golden Retriever are advised to honestly judge the | | | | finances of daily diet and vet bills when deciding to |
| motive behind wanting to breed their pet; it is not a | | | | breed her. |