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Want to get a Golden Retriever for kids for Xmas.
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Want to get a Golden Retriever for kids for Xmas.


Nov 8, 2018, 8:18 AM

I’ve looked at a few sites, can go get a male for about $800 w shots and breeding papers. Is this a good deal?

Any other recommendations on where to look? TIA

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you are more and more Greenr everyday***


Nov 8, 2018, 8:22 AM



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Greenr probably has one to spare.


Nov 8, 2018, 8:23 AM

Last count had him at 17 children and 12 Goldens. Doubt he'd miss one.

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ask a vet, ask people who own one, research hard.


Nov 8, 2018, 8:27 AM

fabulous dogs, we have had 3. But cancer seems to be more common in this breed; one of ours died from it at under 3 yrs old. Even so, we'll probably get another one someday. Good luck, they're awesome.

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+/- 50% cancer rate in purebreds. We lost one at 6 and


Nov 8, 2018, 8:45 AM

one at 10. The other 3 are 7, 2, and 6 months.

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Wut chooo got ginst a mutt from da pound?***


Nov 8, 2018, 8:28 AM



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Go with a female. Unlike humans, female dogs are much


Nov 8, 2018, 8:30 AM

easier to deal with and train.

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So far it seems much harder to find a female pup


Nov 8, 2018, 8:39 AM

Bc I imagine they go first bc of breeding

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bc of what I said. And breeding.


Nov 8, 2018, 8:43 AM

They're easier to house train. Easier to train for retrieving. Easier all the way around. And you can pimp them out and make cold hard cash..... legally too. Like win, win, win.

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Plus no red rocket to deal with***


Nov 8, 2018, 10:53 AM



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More kink shaming. Bad in here today


Nov 8, 2018, 11:00 AM

;)

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I recommend checking with these folks


Nov 8, 2018, 8:31 AM

http://fhgrr.com

Or just going to the pound and getting the one that looks most like a golden.

Full bloods have all kinds of genetic problems.

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Yo. $800 is a good deal for a male. Incredible deal for a


Nov 8, 2018, 8:44 AM

female with breeding rights. If'n you want to wait another year or so, Greenr will Hopefully be breeding Surprise Valley Belle with Henry Parsons Green(r) and making beautiful $1000 puppies.

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Thanks. Maybe I’ll snag one of these male pups this week


Nov 8, 2018, 8:46 AM

Kids won’t want to wait, and then next year I’ll pay u for a female. Appreciate the advice

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For sure. Be sure you read up on the genetic issues with


Nov 8, 2018, 8:48 AM

pure bred goldens. As others have said on here, there are problems. And it sucks, BAD! But they are incredibly awesome puppies.

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Why are goldens getting just as pricey as labs?


Nov 8, 2018, 8:46 AM [ in reply to Yo. $800 is a good deal for a male. Incredible deal for a ]

Was looking into a discount hunting dog so I was thinking of getting a golden. More brushing but still a good dog for kids. Then I started pricing them.

Good bloodline Golden: 1k

Good bloodline Lab: 1,200

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I like your funny words magic man


I bought a GREAT bloodline Golden in 2005 for $350


Nov 8, 2018, 8:47 AM

Inflation is a real b!tch.

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I bought my great bloodline lab


Nov 8, 2018, 8:49 AM

in 2011 for 400.

Guy down the road from me is selling his litter with about the same blood line for 1200 and ran out of pups in a week.

Demand is through the roof right now.

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I like your funny words magic man


Well, we are thinking of pricing our pups in the


Nov 8, 2018, 8:46 AM [ in reply to Yo. $800 is a good deal for a male. Incredible deal for a ]

$600-$700 range to make sure they sell and we are not stuck with puppies which is what I think my wife and daughter ultimately want to happen.

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a rescue dog is a better deal***


Nov 8, 2018, 8:44 AM



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"something in these hills..." -joe sherman


How can I deny my kids a puppy? They never had a dog.***


Nov 8, 2018, 8:46 AM



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If you're not going to hunt, breed, or show you should check


Nov 8, 2018, 9:10 AM

rescues first. There will typically be plenty of puppies available at rescue organizations, and more times than not the mixed breeds will end up being healthier in the long run. You might find a Golden or mostly Golden pup if you're lucky, but you'll never know if you don't look.

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This! People have gone kinda nuts in trying to have


Nov 8, 2018, 9:34 AM

certain traits for certain breeds be more pronounced. This is making life more difficult for the individual animals.

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Addison as a pup and Hola - 6 months


Nov 8, 2018, 9:23 AM [ in reply to How can I deny my kids a puppy? They never had a dog.*** ]



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"something in these hills..." -joe sherman


Cancer and hip dysplasia are 2 biggest concerns...


Nov 8, 2018, 9:13 AM

make sure you look at the records of father and mother and get certified hip report.

I'm not sure if there is such a thing as getting cancer info on a dog's line.

Our first dog was a golden and was pretty much a perfect dog. Smart, easily trained, not a barker, not a chewer, perfect amount of affection, loved kids, etc...

She ended up with hip dysplasia, but she was so tough it didn't really start to show until she was 9 or so. She died from cancer at 10.

Next dog (current dog) is a golden-doodle...but somehow looks like a light coat golden. No curly hair, sheds pretty bad, barks, is a little aggressive but very manageable, extremely smart and very affectionate. It's a male, which explains being a bit more aggressive.

Love both dogs, but I would go to a female golden over any dog.

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Ironically, our first female was the most aggressive


Nov 8, 2018, 10:01 AM

of the dogs we have had, and she was still super docile to humans...she just ####### hated other dogs, other than her brother. You couldn't mess with her when she was super tired too, she would growl at you.

My male that is still in tact is an #######, but I blame that on him still having his nuts. He is 2 and a little bonkers. The fixed male is the chillest dog on the planet but obsessed with tennis balls. The girl, 7 months, is shaping up to be an awesome family dog. Great with kids until they #### her off too much and then she hides.

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Re: Want to get a Golden Retriever for kids for Xmas.


Nov 8, 2018, 9:27 AM



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Go to the AKC website


Nov 8, 2018, 10:01 AM

Find breeder outside of your area and ask for recommendations on local breeders. Don’t support “backyard breeders” or puppy mills. Just because they have an AKC dog that was bred to another AKC dog does not mean they are a breeder. They’re really just a dog sex facilitator.

A breeders purpose is to better the breed and make the best dog they possibly can. Anything short of that in a breeder and you’re talking to someone who is just oooking for some financial gain.

There is a bigger picture when you buy a dog, just make sure your money is going to support someone who cares about the breed by asking for recommendations and reviews.


That said, the best breeders have a waitlist. I am on a waitlist for a deutsch drahthaar going on 1 year. But that is an elite dog breeding that constitutes such a wait. Your average reputable breeder would have a shorter wait.

Our Luvable Labs in Georgia has great English labs for the home. Haley and Timber were my favorite two when my girlfriend worked for them.
You get what you pay for in a dog and what you’re paying for is a health guarantee, proven genetics that don’t carry hip dysplasia, or other major genetic weaknesses that a “backyard breeder” doesn’t care to test or account for.

If you don’t want to follow those guidelines I would strongly suggest adopting.

Above all be active with your dog, train with it and give it tasks. Nothing will ruin a dog like being alone and simply “loved” every afternoon. This is where you get destroyed doors and carpet, anxiety, and “insane” dogs. A dog needs to be raised much like you would a child with socialization and exposure to the world from bangs and booms, to smells and sights.

Never take getting a dog lightly and definitely don’t do it just because a golden under a Christmas tree is cute. They’re all cute, but that wears off and soon you’ll be cleaning poop and pee and it can stress the family. Be prepared for everything bad that could possibly happen and embrace the annoying task of raising a puppy and it will pay off in the end.

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^^^ this guy gets dogs to ####


Nov 8, 2018, 10:18 AM

Dealt with this with my lab. Backyard breeder but I was young and dumb in my purchase. Thought I was getting a deal.

Father was a JH with all but 3 in the last 4 gens were either MH or HOF or both.

Mother had 3 additional MH in the line.

This dog had a ton of health issues.

But she was the best dog I ever had up until the UPS guy ran her over.

Started calling around local AKC breeders to price a new one and told them the "company" that I got my last dog from.

Every single one told me the same thing. Trash dogs with many issues. Had a couple tell me they wouldn't put me on their list for not doing enough research about the dog I was buying ####### 7 years ago.

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I like your funny words magic man


Are you talking about me or


Nov 8, 2018, 11:17 AM

The lab breeder?

When my girlfriend worked for him he health tested all his dogs and was actually a retired vet.

Maybe he lied to her but never gave her a reason to doubt him.

And We have never had a litter of puppies because we don’t have our dogs tested or titled to our expectations.

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$800 for a dog?


Nov 8, 2018, 10:07 AM

There are tons of dogs that already need homes... here are some examples that would be just as good if not better than a Golden from a puppy mill:


https://www.petfinder.com/dog/mella-43234314/sc/pacolet/carolina-poodle-rescue-sc11/

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/earl-43201698/nc/burnsville/lost-cove-animal-sanctuary-nc1054/

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/sunshine-43217452/nc/waxhaw/south-charlotte-dog-rescue-nc948/

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/everest-43187431/ga/winder/pup-and-cat-co-ga76/

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The road goes on forever and the party never ends...


Re: $800 for a dog?


Nov 8, 2018, 10:16 AM

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/reagan-43140466/nc/cornelius/cornelius-animal-shelter-nc393/

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The road goes on forever and the party never ends...


My favorites....


Nov 8, 2018, 11:03 AM [ in reply to $800 for a dog? ]

https://www.puppyfind.com/for_sale/?breed_id=218&back=%2Fbreed%2F%3Fbreed_id%3D218%26back%3D

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That would be a great present..... Have y'all


Nov 8, 2018, 10:09 AM

Considered a Goldiedoodle?

2 good breeds.... And reduces cancer risk considerably....However, I dont find them a cute, but you get a good pup.
I've loved two goldens and lost both to different forms of cancer around 8 years old.

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Prices vary... But that's probably middle road price.


Nov 8, 2018, 10:13 AM

I would request to see both parents
and look at parents records and history of cancer.... No guarantees, and people WILL LIE, because they want your money!

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just golden things


Nov 8, 2018, 10:29 AM



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I am on my 4th dog ever. we currently have an 11 month old


Nov 8, 2018, 8:01 PM

English bulldog. Hes by far my favorite dog and the fam loves him. Everything I read about them is true. He has quite the personality. He also has no regard for running through or over things. We were outside last week playing and he charged me and took me right off my feet. I weigh 220lbs, he gave 0 shets. It was pretty funny.

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