A Responsible Breeder
When purchasing a dog there is a lot to
consider. You are committing the next 10 to 12 years of your life to
care for a creature that is totally dependent upon you, your spouse,
partner and your children. No one person gets the job, it is a
cooperative effort.
Owning a Golden Retriever is a 24/7
effort by every member of your family!
There are many breeders. Here is some
information we consider important when looking for a Golden.
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Do your homework! Don't
rush out! Read about the care, feeding, grooming and health
concerns of a golden.
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You want a breeder who is responsible
and don't forget the breeder is also looking for a responsible
owner.
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A responsible breeder will have the
dam of the puppies on the premises.
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A picture of the sire will be
available.
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Appropriate clearance papers will be
provided- OFA (minimum age 2 years) , CERF ( within the past year)
and SAS (minimum age 1 year) on BOTH sire and dam of the
litter.
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Puppies will have seen a veterinarian
prior to their going to their new homes.
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Puppies will have had their first
vaccination.
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A packet will be provided with at
least a 4 generation pedigree, medical information, care and feeding
information, contract to sign.
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A responsible breeder will sell their
puppies on AKC Limited Registration.
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