| Who's the best Golden Retriever breeder? | | | | Consider getting puppies from hobby breeders. They |
| You've just made one of the best decisions of your | | | | take pride in owning and raising premium Goldens' and |
| life by deciding to have a Golden Retriever. You have | | | | ensure that they are emotionally and physically |
| accepted that they are large, playful and active dogs | | | | healthy and that they will be handed over to loving |
| that need much of your time and attention. Now | | | | families. |
| your next step is to find the best breeder where | | | | Don'ts: Do not head into the pet shop. They are |
| you can buy the best Golden pup. | | | | highly commercialized and cut down on their costs. |
| You cannot guess if your puppy will grow up to be a | | | | Pups are poorly bread and given the cheapest |
| healthy Golden and the best way to save you from | | | | nourishment. |
| this worry is to know facts. Good breeders seldom | | | | Do not be fooled by backyard breeders who breed |
| just sell puppies, they care about the well being of | | | | just for fun, experiment and money. They have little |
| the pups and check if you are a qualified parent. | | | | or no knowledge about the breed, proper care and |
| They do not ask you to choose a pup from the | | | | hereditary diseases. |
| litters but helps you to find the perfect match based | | | | Do not patronize irresponsible and unknowledgeable |
| on your lifestyle and family type. | | | | profit breeders. The more you buy from them, the |
| Do's: Call the Golden Retriever Club of America | | | | more they are going to breed poor quality litters. |
| (GRCA), American Kennel Club (AKC) or other canine | | | | Buying an unhealthy Golden will never make you love |
| organizations for a list of reputable breeders in your | | | | him less. But it can lead to unexpected health |
| area. | | | | problems and you end up loosing your dog earlier |
| Ask the local veterinarian who knows well about the | | | | than expected. You chose a Golden because you |
| health of Goldens' in your locality. | | | | wanted a lifetime companion so pick the 24K breeder |
| Meet with Golden Retriever owners at the park. | | | | and a healthy pup right from the start. |