With its round head, floppy ears, and thick coat, the golden retriever looks very cute and cute. Docile and intelligent, calm and balanced, he is particularly popular in the role of guide dog, but he also reveals himself as a great family companion.
But is the golden retriever really for you?
Goldens are devoted, loyal, mild-mannered, and like to give and receive attention. But, they are also quite energetic with a nice playful streak. Daily exercise is an important part of their care and therefore these dogs are not suitable for those who cannot spend a lot of time with their pet.
Adopting a dog should not be taken lightly, it should be carefully considered taking into account the good and bad sides of adoption, the economic aspect, the lack of space at home, the lack of time, the basic needs of the dog, a minimum . of knowledge about education and about race.
All this represents a personal investment that will last several years, between 10 and 15 for a golden retriever. But in reality, things don’t always go the way we expected and unfortunately the number of abandoned dogs and even puppies is constantly increasing. From impulse-bought puppies from a pet store to the gift puppy, many are paying the price for an adoption that is not measured in all of the aforementioned aspects.
The perfect way to adopt a puppy or adult dog is to gather enough information about the real needs of the dog, how to train it and how to take care of it so that we can evaluate our ability to welcome it in optimal conditions.
Male or female?
By reputation, males are usually more dominant than females, they are also usually more active. The vet will often advise you on neutering. The female is considered kinder and more obedient. Take into account their heat every 6 months and pay attention to marauding dogs if you don’t like surprises.
Where to get your golden retriever?
You made your decision, now you need to find where you can get your puppy.
There are several types of providers:
• Animal protection groups
• Pet stores
• Advertisements in newspapers
• Ads on golden retriever websites
• Professional breeders
Personally, I recommend that you get your golden retriever from a reputable breeder for several reasons:
• Health and hygiene: puppies from some suppliers may have problems with pests, diseases and hereditary problems that are not detected or reported to buyers.
• Behavior: Puppies’ education and training begins at 3 weeks, and their future behavior largely depends on how they were raised in their first 3 months.
• Ethics: no one wants to buy a dog in a place where the animals are mistreated or unhappy, which unfortunately sometimes happens with some unscrupulous breeders or individuals.
Finding an expert breeder with high-quality dogs can be a challenge. But being able to live the next 15 years of your life with a dog with a healthy personality and body is worth the effort.
