Puppies
We sometimes have puppies available to approved homes only. We only breed with dogs that exceptional temperaments and all our puppies go on the Limited Register. All breeding stock have all current certificates for Hip, Elbows, Heart and Eyes.
CHOOSING A REPUTABLE BREEDER
Choosing a reputable breeder is very important. Since it is almost impossible for you to know what the puppy you are buying will grow to be physically and emotionally, you must put your faith in the person from whom you are purchasing your puppy. There are three (3) options open to you in choosing this person.
1. Pet Shop or Dealer
The worst possible choice. It is against the Canine Council’s and the Club’s Codes of Ethics to sell puppies to pet shops or dealers. As a consequence, puppies sold through such outlets are likely to be poorly bred and raised. They are merchandise to be sold for a high profit. The high profit is the result of little thought being given to the breeding or the care of the puppies. Some may be sickly. Pet shops rely heavily on impulse buying. This is not the way to choose an addition to your family.
2. Backyard Breeder
Also a poor choice. This is the person who owns a pet Golden and thinks it would be “fun” to have puppies, that it would be a great experience for the children, or that the bitch should be bred once before she is spayed. Even worse, perhaps the breeding occurred just to make money. Usually this breeder knows little about the “breed standard” or history of the breed, and still less about care. The casual breeder does not have annual eye examinations by a veterinary ophthalmologist, and does not submit hip and elbow x-rays for scoring. The backyard breeder is not aware of breed problems, and usually doesn't care. The backyard breeder’s only goal is to produce puppies, and when the “fun” is over, sell them quickly.
3. Serious Hobby Breeder
The very best choice. The serious and dedicated hobby breeder regards his/her dogs as even more than a hobby. The true enthusiast does not expect to make a profit. When someone is involved in dogs for the enjoyment of each individual animal, for participating in any of the many aspects of “dog sports”, and for the challenge of producing the finest animals possible, the result is superior. These breeders acknowledge responsibility for each and every puppy produced, and stand behind every dog they have bred.
Unequivocally, your choice should be from the ranks of the serious hobby breeder. It is an interesting fact that poor quality puppies from pet shops and backyard breeders are often sold for the same price, and sometimes even more, than those purchased from the serious hobby breeder.