| Buying a golden retriever is task that requires a great | | | | certain degree of assurance about the pedigree of |
| deal of thought and caution. But the joy the puppy | | | | the puppy. It has to be made sure that the puppy |
| brings is worth all the effort. The first step is to | | | | has received proper veterinary care- it should be |
| gather all the information you can. A potential buyer | | | | appropriately vaccinated and de-wormed. The puppy |
| should attend dog shows and meetings of dog clubs | | | | should be adequately socialized so that it can easily |
| to know more and more about the breed. Golden | | | | become a part of your family. |
| retriever owners can provide valuable insights about | | | | A puppy is ready to be brought home once it is |
| the disposition of the breed. | | | | seven to eight weeks old. At the time of buying one |
| The second step is to look for a reliable place to buy | | | | should make sure that the breeder provides written |
| the puppy. One should never go for a pet shop or a | | | | instructions for training and care of the puppy. One |
| backyard breeder. A serious hobby breeder is the | | | | should make sure that adequate paperwork is done |
| best source for a well-bred puppy. A list of reputable | | | | for the transaction. It is best if the breeder can |
| breeders can be obtained from the Golden Retriever | | | | provide a written warranty against development of |
| Club of America. After you have come to an | | | | hereditary disorders. |
| informed decision about the right breeder, you might | | | | One has to pay a reasonable price for a healthy, |
| have to wait for some time before the litter of your | | | | well-bred puppy. One should never compromise the |
| choice is born. When the litter is born, you and the | | | | quality and health of a puppy for a lower cost. |
| breeder can mutually decide on a puppy that is | | | | Before you bring the puppy home it is very |
| suitable for your home. | | | | important to puppy-proof your home. Make sure that |
| Once you have found the puppy you have to take | | | | your house is safe for your puppy. Make sure that |
| care of a few things before you buy it. It is better | | | | there is adequate fencing. Also, make sure you have |
| to buy a puppy that is registered with the American | | | | a cozy little place where your little puppy can sleep. |
| Kennel Club (AKC). An AKC registration provides a | | | | |