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Golden Retriever Breeders And Pet Stores

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One of the most popular and beautiful dog breeds is the Golden Retriever. This breed has been consistently in the top ten popular dog breeds for a number of reasons. First, Golden Retrievers can be trained to perform a variety of tasks including hunting, tracking, retrieving and even acting as guide dogs for the blind. Second, Golden Retrievers are neither hyper nor aggressive and this makes them excellent pets for families and children. Third, Golden Retrievers are aesthetically pleasing. They have thick golden fur, expressive brown eyes and an elegant carriage.

The British registered the breed as the Flat-Coated Retriever in 1913. The breed was renamed the Golden Retriever in 1920. The United States registered the breed in the sporting group in 1925 and Canada followed in 1927. The American Kennel Club sets the standard breed characteristics for all dog breeds that engage in AKC competition. A champion Golden Retriever breeder will select and breed dogs with the most desirable genetic traits and pedigreed bloodlines.

The American Kennel Club registered the Golden Retriever in 1925 and the breed has had an illustrious competition history since. A Golden Retriever won the very first obedience championship. Few Golden Retrievers are behavior school dropouts. The breed excels at following directions and learning new skills.

A Golden Retriever breeder will attempt to breed dogs with the best breed specific traits. A cream to light gold colored coat is preferred. Intelligence, trainability, an even temper, tracking and hunting skills, and overall health and beauty are the standard for this breed. Because the breed is prone to health problems like hip dysplasia, eye disease, cancer and obesity, breeders must have all dogs medically screened. Breeders do not mate dogs found to have medical or behavioral conditions.

A Golden Retriever breeder will be able to educate potential buyers on the pros and cons of the breed to make sure buyers and Golden Retrievers match. They may also urge buyers to look into rescued Golden Retrievers. These are purebred Golden Retrievers that have been abandoned or neglected. They can be bought for a much lower price and often need loving homes even more than purebred puppies.

It is important that buyers do their research so that they do not buy from backyard breeders and continue the cycle of abuse. A bad Golden Retriever breeder should be reported immediately as they often cage animals and allow them no socialization or ability to play. This animal abuse and neglect should not be tolerated. Good Golden Retriever breeders are often affiliated with or run animal rescue centers that rescue and re-socialize abused purebred dogs.

A Golden Retriever breeder you should avoid is any that sells puppies to pet stores. Reputable Golden Retriever breeders have a good reputation in their communities and do not need to have pet stores broker or sell puppies for them. Good breeders love their breed and will therefore not ship them away to be stocked on shelves like merchandise. A breeder that treats animals as objects is a bad breeder. A breeder that does not care where or with whom the puppies end up is a bad breeder.

Good breeders want to see puppies go to loving, permanent homes. They want to interview buyers and have buyers interview them. Breeders who sell to pet stores don't know what type of home their puppies will go to and never meet buyers or see their puppies again. The only good places to buy Golden Retrievers are from respected breeders with references and their own kennels or from rescue centers, which are often run by knowledgeable breeders.

About the Author

Carol Matthews is an avid lover of the Golden Retriever and owns a popular website where you'll discover how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Golden Retriever. Among other topics at this website, you will find out more about Golden Retriever Breeders plus a whole lot more.