Choosing the Best Golden Retriever Possible
- By Damian Cross
- Published 01/28/2010
- Pets
- Unrated
Want to be pet owners first need to choose a breeder they can trust in order to acquire their puppy. Once the decision has been made, it may take some time before there is anything available. However, your wait will prove worthwhile when the time comes to bring the puppy home. Once you have narrowed it down to a single breeder, it might be the case that he has more than one litter available, in which case you might have a few different options to choose from.
In the event that the puppy you choose is not old enough, you might have to put a down payment on the puppy, to be retrieved at a later time. Litters of good quality do not go unsold for a long period of time, usually there are none to spare after seven weeks. If you would like to choose from a good litter, you are best advised to visit your breeder on time before all the puppies are gone.
When you first arrive to the breeder’s location and show your interest in a particular litter, do not be alarmed if the breeder does the picking for you. Remember these people know their puppies well, and have been with them for weeks. They have come to know each of them on a unique basis and might be able to pair them to your best interest.
Better breeder will actually perform temperament tests on the puppies in order to access the personality of each animal. By doing these tests the breeder will be able to better answer the questions made by the inquiring party as to which dog will go better in their home. If you have chosen to go with one of the better breeders, you would be better advised to let them do their job by allowing them to make a recommendation for a puppy for your home.
The truth of the matter is, all puppies look great and are pleasingly appealing to the sense of sight. However, your decision should be made on other factors as well. Ask yourself if the puppy has a strong build and size. How is the look in his eyes? Does he show energy by running around and playing dog games a lot? A lazy puppy is indicative of poor health. You should also open his mouth and examine his teeth and gums. These should be of a healthy pink color, even if they present a few birth marks of some darker color.
In case you decide to choose the puppy on your own, make sure you pick them up individually and observe how they react to you personally. You should be able to notice that every puppy will not react to you the same way. Pay attention to their behavior closely, since you can learn a lot about what your future relationship with the will be like, judging from this first encounter. Don’t be afraid to ask questions regarding his parents, and hereditary traits, if any, that may go against the health of the dog. This information will become very useful when opening a file with the veterinarian.
In the event that the puppy you choose is not old enough, you might have to put a down payment on the puppy, to be retrieved at a later time. Litters of good quality do not go unsold for a long period of time, usually there are none to spare after seven weeks. If you would like to choose from a good litter, you are best advised to visit your breeder on time before all the puppies are gone.
When you first arrive to the breeder’s location and show your interest in a particular litter, do not be alarmed if the breeder does the picking for you. Remember these people know their puppies well, and have been with them for weeks. They have come to know each of them on a unique basis and might be able to pair them to your best interest.
Better breeder will actually perform temperament tests on the puppies in order to access the personality of each animal. By doing these tests the breeder will be able to better answer the questions made by the inquiring party as to which dog will go better in their home. If you have chosen to go with one of the better breeders, you would be better advised to let them do their job by allowing them to make a recommendation for a puppy for your home.
The truth of the matter is, all puppies look great and are pleasingly appealing to the sense of sight. However, your decision should be made on other factors as well. Ask yourself if the puppy has a strong build and size. How is the look in his eyes? Does he show energy by running around and playing dog games a lot? A lazy puppy is indicative of poor health. You should also open his mouth and examine his teeth and gums. These should be of a healthy pink color, even if they present a few birth marks of some darker color.
In case you decide to choose the puppy on your own, make sure you pick them up individually and observe how they react to you personally. You should be able to notice that every puppy will not react to you the same way. Pay attention to their behavior closely, since you can learn a lot about what your future relationship with the will be like, judging from this first encounter. Don’t be afraid to ask questions regarding his parents, and hereditary traits, if any, that may go against the health of the dog. This information will become very useful when opening a file with the veterinarian.
Damian Cross
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