The Road to your Golden Retriever Puppy

It is advisable to purchase the puppy directly from the breeder. Conditions for breeding: both the male and the female to be used need to be checked for Hip Joint Dysplasia, elbow dysplasia and hereditary diseases of the eyes (cataracts, progressive retinal dystrophy and retina dysplasia). In a specialized revision you can confirm if the dog's aspect corresponds to that of the Breed Standard. The characteristic abilities, as well as the aptitude to work and the resistance to the sound of gunshots are verified by means of a personality test, plus service aptitude tests (for example, campaign dog test and general aptitude test).

A puppy or a grown dog: It's nice to raise a puppy and watch his growth and he can, from the beginning, get used to his particular situation. But a puppy needs more time than you expect. In the beginning, you can not lose sight of him because he can come up with the craziest things. Nothing is safe, not even the fringes of your rug nor your plants. Besides, you need time to set down the rules for his home life. Another possibility would be to get an adult dog, who is already "potty-trained" and used to home life. But, in this case, you will need to find out what experiences the dog has had, and why his old owner is giving him up. Oftentimes the owners don't give a full explanation of any problems the dog might have had, and you will have to face them. Some Golden coming from breeders haven't shown aptitude for reproduction, but are good as family dogs.