Monday, January 25, 2010

Golden Retriever Puppy

It's been more than two years since I decided to get a Golden Retriever puppy, and as you know, I still don't have the puppy. I'm grateful I did not get a puppy when I first started looking, because I don't think I really knew what I was looking for, and I'm embarrassed about some of the breeders I considered at the time (one with recorded hip dysplasia in the lines! but I didn't know that!). I now have a firm grasp as to what to look for when selecting a reputable breeder.

Well, after a bit of a pause for various reasons, the search for the right breeder and litter is back on!!! I am so excited to start looking, but I'm willing to wait for THE LITTER! This puppy will hopefully become my first show dog!

I want another Golden Retriever, and a female puppy. Because I'm a newbie to showing I will probably need to co-own the puppy with the breeder, and I'll also need a mentor. Co-owning has risks, but it also has the potential to be GREAT! If I find the right breeder, co-owning will provide me with a wonderful opportunity to be mentored, and this will help ensure I don't make common dog show novice mistakes.

I just wanted to let you all know the search is back on!!!

5 comments:

  1. Can't wait to see who you end up getting!!! There is nothing quite like Goldens!!

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  2. Woof! Woof! GOLDENs are GREAT!!! Just wondering ... co-owning a dog ... not familiar with that at all. My family and I are curious to know more about it. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

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  3. Congratulations. I have two goldens. They are the absolute best. Looking forward to seeing how this progresses for you!

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  4. Why? Why not a rescue puppy from a Golden rescue? Why a new litter? I admit, puppies are fun - I got one this past summer - when I got her, she was about 9-10 weeks old; we think wire Doxie/Beagle mix. She was found in a closed dumpster. Her cries got her found by a very compassionate woman. So, I understand the appeal of puppies; I don't understand the need for breeding puppies...

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  5. Good luck! I hope you have fun and success... keep me posted!!!

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