| Here is the info top Golden Retriever breeders want | | | | member? Gather them and discuss if they all want a |
| you to know before buying. | | | | Golden Retriever. Ask their expectations and insights. |
| You might be thinking Golden thoughts at the | | | | Consider their likes and dislikes with the breed. While |
| moment. Before becoming overly excited in buying or | | | | it can be really fun to have a Golden bud at home, it |
| adopting a Golden Retriever, consider your motives | | | | also requires chores and responsibilities for each |
| first. | | | | member of the family. |
| Do you want him as a pet, a show dog, a hunting | | | | For parents, do not expect kids to do all the work. |
| dog, a specimen for your breeding program, a play | | | | Supervise, allot tasks, set schedules and share |
| thing for your kids or you just want to have a loving | | | | chores. |
| addition to the family? | | | | Is your home suited for a Golden Retriever? Since |
| Potential dog owners are oftentimes guided by | | | | Goldens are active dogs, they flourish best in homes |
| wrong intentions. It cannot be denied that these | | | | with big yards where they can have an outlet for |
| dogs are loveable and charming but please do not | | | | their energy and gusto. |
| buy just because you were charmed. Some parents | | | | Do you have a garden? If you do, you must |
| think that having one at home will be a learning | | | | designate an area where your Golden pet can play to |
| experience for their kids but Goldens are not lab | | | | avoid any mishap. Before taking home a Golden, be |
| specimens. Others consider them for getting rich. | | | | sure to puppy-proof to avoid any untoward incidents |
| Reflect on the current dog population, the | | | | and horror stories. |
| overpopulation at shelters and dogs dying of cancer | | | | Do you have enough funds? Your budget is also a |
| and other hereditary diseases. | | | | major consideration since Golden Retrievers need dog |
| Goldens are created for far better things. To | | | | food, vaccinations, routine grooming, check-ups, |
| compensate for their golden attitude means providing | | | | vitamins, accessories, toys, training and funds for |
| them a loving home and family and not exploiting | | | | medical emergencies. Can your family afford all |
| what they have to give. | | | | these? |
| Here are a few questions and guidelines that a | | | | It is a fact. Owning a Golden Retriever is sure to be |
| potential Golden owner needs to consider before | | | | fun and exciting, but it requires responsibility, time, |
| making the best decision of her life. | | | | cost and effort. Before you decide, answer this |
| Will a Golden buddy fit your way of life? They are | | | | question. |
| highly sociable dogs requiring company and human | | | | Do you have what it takes to rear a Golden |
| attention. It is not good to leave them for long | | | | Retriever? If you do, having one can be one of your |
| periods or out in the backyard. They are active and | | | | best decisions. Goldens are always ready to return |
| outgoing and demand a lot of exercise and outdoor | | | | the love and care that you will give. Be sure to |
| activities. | | | | answer yes to all the questions to find out if you are |
| Do all family members agree on having a new | | | | meant for each other. |