Questions For A Golden Retriever Breeder

Getting a Golden Retriever puppy should take a lot of time and effort on your part. You need not only to find a Golden Retriever breeder, but also need to visit them and interview them. A good Golden Retriever breeder will then do the same with you. With a good Golden Retriever breeder, no money is enough money to sell a beloved puppy to a person unsuitable to own a pet rock, let alone a loving Golden Retriever. You should ask for references. A reputable Golden Retriever breeder will be more than happy to provide them. They will reply like a grandparent talking about their grandchildren. You might even have to ask the Golden Retriever breeder to shut up about the references. This is a very good sign. Also ask what they look for in an ideal Golden Retriever owner. If all they talk about is the check clearing, than this is not the breeder for you. First off, do not be afraid to ask any questions of your Golden Retriever breeder. It is your right – not just from a business standpoint, but from an ethical standpoint, too. You are bringing this creature into your home and your heart for however long the Golden Retriever should live. You might as well know what you are getting yourself in for. Forewarned is forearmed. Ask the breeder for references, whether from past customers or from their vet. Ask the breeder why they breed Golden Retrievers. Ask them what they think makes a perfect Golden Retriever. Their answers should be more concerned about the dog's health and personalities rather than looks. Also ask whether the parents are gun dogs (hunting dogs) or show dogs. There is a different temperament and sometimes a different body shape between working dogs and show dogs. If you are an avid duck hunter, then you will have no interest in show dog stock. You also want to ask for a written contract, which spells out what the breeder is responsible for. A good Golden Retriever breeder will already have such a contract for you! A good breeder will also be able to not only show you the puppy's mother, but also her health certificates. You need to be sure the parents have been tested for hip dysplasia and eye conditions that can be passed genetically. Then ask yourself why you are going through all of this. If you want show dogs, breeding dogs or hunting dogs, then stick with the Golden Retriever breeder you can best get along with and is as proud of his or her dogs like they would be their children. If you want a pet, then please do not go to a breeder. Instead, go to a Golden Retriever breed rescue group and adopt an adult or older puppy. You'll save a life and get a financial break that way. This article is meant to help inform the public that not all Goldie breeders are good Golden Retriever breeders. Golden Retriever information is abundant on the Internet.