| So, you have decided that the golden retriever is the | | | | breeding dogs by the orthopedic associations AKA |
| right kind of dog for you and your family. A great | | | | OFA. Also ask for X-ray papers of the breeding |
| amount of research and dedication needs to be put | | | | parents which could most likely clear your puppy |
| into finding the right dog/puppy as there are many | | | | from any future problems. Another major health |
| poor quality golden retrievers available at the pet | | | | problem for the goldens is the cataracts. You should |
| stores. You should find yourself a highly reputable | | | | always check the breeding parents to make sure |
| golden breeder that has a proven track record with | | | | that your golden does not get any bad genes. |
| goldens and is not it just for the money. Given the | | | | A true and passionate breeder should not have any |
| golden retrievers are one of the most favorite dogs | | | | problems talking about the breeding dogs with you |
| in the world; there are some shifty golden retriever | | | | and you should pay close attention to this part. You |
| breeders that value money more than the goldens | | | | should ask to spend time with the parents (dogs)to |
| and finding an expert golden retriever breeder with | | | | have a good understanding of their personality traits |
| top quality golden can be a challenge itself. I highly | | | | which your puppy will most likely inherit. Another |
| recommend that you put the effort as you can have | | | | important factor is to look at the motivation of the |
| a healthy golden for the next 15 years of your life | | | | trainer/breeder for sale of the puppy and what they |
| and that is priceless. | | | | require in regards to the home for the puppy. A true |
| The ultimate route to find a high quality dog is to | | | | breeder always puts the puppy before just a quick |
| educate yourself with all the secrets of a healthy | | | | sale. You should also talk about a money back |
| golden. I believe the health and temperament are the | | | | guarantee and the fact that you may want to return |
| two most important factors when finding your dog. | | | | the puppy in the first 8 weeks. (just in case its your |
| You should be aware of the genetic problems of the | | | | first time) |
| golden retrievers. Bad hips or hips dysplasai is one of | | | | Finding the right golden breeder can seem challenging |
| the most common genetic problems and is due to | | | | at first. Dont worry if you have to spend few hours |
| poor breeding practices. If you choose the right | | | | driving and talking to people, the end result is worth |
| trainer, hopefully you can bypass this genetic | | | | it. Can you imagine having a healthy dog for 15 |
| problem. You should check out the breeding dogs and | | | | years? Nothing can beat that and i suggest you put |
| make sure the golden breeder has checked the | | | | the effort. |