Before buying a puppy ...

Puppy or Adult

Mewzik, age 5 months

Are you ready to share your home with a Golden Retriever? Read the Top 10 Reasons Why Not To Get a Golden Retriever

Puppies are cute, cuddly and full of antics. Hopefully, that helps carry you both through the period when puppies pee in the house, surf kitchen counters, dig holes, jump up on people, chew your possessions, run away and other annoying puppy habits! Puppies need a substantial investment of time and training for their first two years to become happy, well-adjusted adults you'll enjoy having underfoot. If you have the time to devote to raising a puppy, this can be a joyful and bonding experience.

On the other hand, if you question if you:

  • have time to raise a puppy
  • can cope with 18 months of training a puppy to behave
  • can afford the price of a well-bred Golden Retriever puppy
  • have met Golden Retriever breeders with whom you're comfortable
Savannah -- adopted in 2003
Samson -- age  12 years

 


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