A Golden Retriever breeder will exhibit a certain affinity towards the breed and will usually dedicate themselves to the proliferation of this type of canine. The goals of breeding are usually to enhance and improve the overall life of the breed by selecting certain characteristics and genes to be passed along in a controlled environment.
An educated Golden Retriever breeder will have extensive knowledge regarding the breed's history as well as any known health anomalies that are specific to the breed. A good breeder will most likely do it as a hobby as opposed to a business due to the extreme care and attention they pay to the animals. After all, it is about the love of the Golden Retriever rather than the lust for money. In addition, a good breeder will be show concern and interest for the animal long after the sale. Generally, you will be able to contact them with any questions or problems that arise after you bring the puppy home. Be sure that your personalities mesh well as this could be an ongoing relationship.
It is important to visit the breeder's premises if you're looking to adopt and purchase a Golden Retriever. Be sure to evaluate the living conditions of the animals while you're there. In some cases a breeder may deny you access altogether - this is a telltale sign of improper breeding and conditions and you should not do business with a breeder like this. A puppy mill, for example, will not want you to see the horrible conditions they keep their puppies in. Furthermore, you will not want to encourage the abuse and awful conditions puppy mills have.
When you are granted access to the premises, however, you'll want to see where the dogs sleep, what they eat, and if all the proper living conditions are met. The best breeders will keep the puppies indoors, whether it's in their living quarters or in a separate structure. A good breeder, who is worth buying from, will show obvious concern and interest in you. They will want to know where the puppy will live and will often require you divulge this information at length.
Always be sure to look at the overall health of the puppies when you are visiting a breeder and her pups. Be sure that they are all healthy looking and that not a single one looks ill. A good breeder will address any problems regarding illness with a trained veterinarian instead of letting it remain sick. Bottom line is to trust your instinct with the breeder and really feel if you can trust the individual.
Ultimately, finding a good Golden Retriever breeder will inevitably turn up a few bad apples. Just be patient and take your time looking at the puppies. A good breeder will never pressure you to buy but will encourage you to think it through. After all, a dog is a lifetime commitment that shouldn't be taken lightly by you or the breeder.
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