| Once the decision has been made to purchase a | | | | happy, friendly dogs or whether they are aggressive |
| golden retriever puppy, the fun starts. Deciding on | | | | with the possibility that the aggression has passed |
| 'your pup' can be quite an exercise. An easy way to | | | | through to the pups. Generally speaking, private |
| view a range of puppies is to visit some pet shops | | | | breeders do have a much better standard of pup for |
| which are just a delight in themselves with all the | | | | sale. |
| cuddly little pups playing and rolling around enjoying | | | | After bringing your puppy home be prepared for |
| themselves. It is quite difficult to walk away and not | | | | anything. |
| take a puppy home with you right then and there, in | | | | If you have never had a pet puppy before, I warn |
| fact even to walk away and not take home two or | | | | you they are the most playful little things, until they |
| three puppies right then and there is quite a challenge! | | | | absolutely wear themselves out and crash. They will |
| BUT puppies grow up! That is where the crunch | | | | toss around and play with anything that will move, |
| comes in and we all have to be realistic. | | | | from cushions to curtains, shoes to bath towels and |
| First off though, where should a potential owner get | | | | much more. |
| a puppy? | | | | A warning, don't hang the washing down low or it |
| Many unsuspecting potential owners do not realize | | | | won't be on the line for long! |
| just how pups make their way into the pet shops. | | | | The golden retriever's puppies are very intelligent and |
| Very often they come from 'puppy mills'! That is | | | | they do need to be kept occupied. Safe squeaky |
| right. Some breeders will churn out puppies from a | | | | toys are good and so too are rag bones and a wide |
| golden retriever adult purely and simply for the | | | | range of other suitable things for them to play with. |
| money. There is not a lot of thought, if any, given to | | | | Puppies do bite a lot as they test the strength of |
| the quality of the breeding of the pup and sadly the | | | | their jaws so beware if there a little children around, |
| parent is often in bad physical health due to constant | | | | those sharp teeth can really hurt. |
| breeding. This then does not produce a strong | | | | Being such an intelligent dog, the golden retriever is a |
| healthy pup, which with all the fluffy coat and puppy | | | | fantastic companion for children. He will be trained |
| playfulness does not show up in the store bought | | | | easily as is proved by their popularity for being a |
| puppies. | | | | search and rescue dog, a guide dog and other types |
| For the best long term care of a golden retriever it is | | | | of service dogs. These traits can be used to |
| a better option for a potential owner to purchase a | | | | advantage as a household pet and he will love you all |
| puppy from a private breeder where they can see | | | | the more for some firm guidance. As a good owner |
| the puppy's parents and the whole litter. This way a | | | | you will enjoy watching your golden retriever puppy |
| new owner can assess whether the parents are | | | | develop into a responsible fully grown dog. |