Finding a good dog breeder for a golden - Page 3

Perkup · ‎03-09-2010

Can you give us some idea of where you are located. I know of a good breeder in our general area, and have heard of another in the South Carolina area. Our family and some friends have had Goldens from both kennels and they have been fine, healthy animals. I can't recall the names off the top of my head, but if they are anywhere near you, please let us know.

To each his own, but all in all I think I like most dogs better than most people.I wish I could somehow be more like the person my dog thinks I am. Not new words, but true words.

dobiesrule · ‎07-24-2014

Obviously you don't want to hear from another rescue positive person, but my daughter is very involved in a rescue group and I know for a fact that occasionally they do get a litter of puppies. Unless you are going to show a dog, I can't understand why you wouldn't at least contact a Golden rescue group and see what is available. My heart goes out to you about Jake. When they leave us, they take a piece of our heart.

sommertime · ‎03-09-2010

On 2/2/2015 CaitlinH said:
ITA w/ some of the others. There's an unfortunate stigma against shelter and rescue dogs as being, in lack of other words, "tainted", "dirty", "sick", etc. A majority of which are not. Plenty of great dogs in shelters for a vast majority of reasons. You'd be surprised how many litters are in rescues.

Petfinder.com is a great resource and you can search for your breed.

Good Advice! Please consider adopting from rescue NOT buying from a "breeder". All and I do mean all of my dogs over the years have been adopted from a shelter or rescue org. These have been the best ever! I would not change a thing.

Many rescues use private foster homes for the care of the dogs until they are adopted, thus they are fully vetted, clean, housetrained, socialized etc. and are a joy to have in your life. Petfinder, helps you find the breed and age you are looking for, PLUS, puppies are available there. Big Suprise?! yeah, I know!

Adopting may just save that dogs life if it is at a high kill shelter. You have to be very careful with looking for breeders, as puppy mills and backyard breeders will call themselves "breeders", which they are not.(A friend had to find out the hard way.)

Save a rescue dog/puppy and they will love you always, and you will be glad you did!

CrazyDaisy · ‎03-20-2010

I am not sure why a rescue or shelter dog "is not for you:". There are many that specialize in specific breeds, pregnant dogs (thus puppies available) etc. Some are pure bred others can be wonderful mixes. I adopted a 8 week old puppy from a rescue and a 4 month old puppy for the county pound (he was picked up as a stray). There are some absolutely wonderful both young and old dogs that are looking for homes that will make amazing pets for many years.

If you insist on buying a puppy, expect to wait. Reputable breeders will only breed when they have people available. There are often wait lists, some for years. Health certificates are available for both parents. Hips, eyes etc. should be certified free of genetic defects. A reputable breeder will also have you sign a contract with the terms of the sale. Some may have stipulations concerning spay/neuter arrangements, breeding rights, titling requirements and all will take the dog back if you are no longer able to keep him. Responsible breeders want their dogs taken care of for life and often screen applicants as well as keep track of them after the sale.

Sorry for your loss, however do consider adopting a rescue.

Someday, when scientists discover the center of the Universe....some people will be disappointed it is not them.

CrazyDaisy · ‎03-20-2010

On 2/3/2015 sommertime said:
On 2/2/2015 CaitlinH said:
ITA w/ some of the others. There's an unfortunate stigma against shelter and rescue dogs as being, in lack of other words, "tainted", "dirty", "sick", etc. A majority of which are not. Plenty of great dogs in shelters for a vast majority of reasons. You'd be surprised how many litters are in rescues.

Petfinder.com is a great resource and you can search for your breed.

Good Advice! Please consider adopting from rescue NOT buying from a "breeder". All and I do mean all of my dogs over the years have been adopted from a shelter or rescue org. These have been the best ever! I would not change a thing.

Many rescues use private foster homes for the care of the dogs until they are adopted, thus they are fully vetted, clean, housetrained, socialized etc. and are a joy to have in your life. Petfinder, helps you find the breed and age you are looking for, PLUS, puppies are available there. Big Suprise?! yeah, I know!

Adopting may just save that dogs life if it is at a high kill shelter. You have to be very careful with looking for breeders, as puppy mills and backyard breeders will call themselves "breeders", which they are not.(A friend had to find out the hard way.)

Save a rescue dog/puppy and they will love you always, and you will be glad you did!

Commercial breeders (puppy mills and even back yard breeders) have become very good at deceiving buyers. They are breeding for money, not the betterment of the breed. As they say buyer beware.

Someday, when scientists discover the center of the Universe....some people will be disappointed it is not them.

momjules · ‎04-22-2014

We lost our beloved rocko on June 8 2014. We said never again. Our home was quiet and empty. Yes, we took some day trips this past summer without worrying about the dog. Our hearts told us they needed something. We rescued a dog who was sick and only had him four days. Then we found eleventh hour rescue and went to the pet smart by our home and we had a app. To see a dog. We brought him home and renamed him Jackson. He is a " beagle - lab mix" he came from Tennessee where he was going to be put down. He is a lot for us as we are not used to a puppy. But we dealt with him and now he is a part of our family. Since this is not who you are you will never know the feeling we get knowing we rescued a baby dog. I think that was a horrible thing to say, and maybe you should get a ant farm instead.

ccassaday · ‎10-21-2010

If it was up to my mom we would probably rescue or shelter. My dad is just really against it. We have two little grand children a dog has to be gentle with. Also my sister will be watching when we go out of town. She has two dogs and two little ones. Kachina thanks for the advice. That is what I had been researching and you reafirmed it.

ccassaday · ‎10-21-2010

On 2/3/2015 Perkup said:
Can you give us some idea of where you are located. I know of a good breeder in our general area, and have heard of another in the South Carolina area. Our family and some friends have had Goldens from both kennels and they have been fine, healthy animals. I can't recall the names off the top of my head, but if they are anywhere near you, please let us know.

To each his own, but all in all I think I like most dogs better than most people.I wish I could somehow be more like the person my dog thinks I am. Not new words, but true words.

I am in NE indiana.

sommertime · ‎03-09-2010

ccassaday--Note that there are plenty of places near you on PefFinder by location. Thank you for being so open-minded and considering a rescued puppy. I have NEVER had a problem with other dogs or small children. You just really need to fall in love with a special rescue dog and see for yourself! Good Luck!

ccassaday · ‎10-21-2010

Thanks for the good advice everyone. Your posts reafirmed what i have been researching. When we got jake almost 10 years ago we got his pedigree but dont think we had clarences for his parents. We got him on a farm.when my dad picked him out he was outside running with his mother and father and litter mates. He was a healthy dog until the hermangio cancer took him from us.