A correctly chosen Golden Retriever will be your faithful companion and companion, a true friend and family member, to some extent, another child. Therefore, take responsibility for choosing the right puppy. Take your time, because you are not choosing a fashion accessory for one season, but a friend for many years.
Instructions
Step 1
Be sure to try to buy a puppy from home. This will give you the opportunity to talk to at least one of the parents. The good temperament of retrievers is inherited and it is very important that the parents of the chosen puppy show a calm, friendly disposition and not be aggressive towards strangers or other dogs.
Step 2
Buy your puppy only from reputable breeders. Be prepared to wait for your Golden Retriever. Good puppies are not kept on a shelf in the pantry. You have time to familiarize yourself with the dog's pedigree, learn more about the breeding line, search the Internet for reviews specifically about this breeder and the dogs from his kennel.
Step 3
When you come to choose a particular dog, pay attention to its behavior in the litter. Discard an overly aggressive or apathetic puppy. The first will grow up to be a bully, and the second may just be sick. In general, having a sick or lethargic puppy in a litter is not a good sign. It is possible that all puppies have some form of disease. Keep in mind that all puppies often look a little sleepy after lunch, so check when the dogs ate.
Step 4
Do not rush to the first puppy you like, examine at least three or four more. It is best to be able to inspect and compare multiple litters. This will help you make the right choice.
Step 5
The puppy should look strong, well-nourished and healthy. A good, trainable puppy stands out for its friendly and active demeanor. He is ready to play with you, closely follows your movements and shows every interest in you.
Step 6
The body of a thoroughbred retriever puppy should be compact with a wide chest, wide rear and a strong tail of medium length. Lift the puppy up, it should be tighter and heavier than it looks. At the same time, good character is shown by equanimity and calmness during the examination.
Step 7
Pay attention to the bite. Crooked teeth will not be corrected with age, so make sure that from the very beginning the bite is even and correct, and the teeth are white and healthy. Golden Retrievers have pink gums without dark spots.
Step 8
The ears should be of medium size and clean, without any unpleasant odor. No ear discharge, scratching or scratching is allowed. Note that Golden Retriever puppies often have darker ears than the rest of the body. The color of an adult dog will be exactly the same color as the puppy ears now. When choosing, you can confidently focus on this if you want a dog of some unusual color.
Step 9
The eyes of a healthy puppy are dark, clear and clear. There should be no traces of purulent discharge. Look under the puppy's tail. There should be no dirt, traces of discharge or signs of irritation around the anus. Make sure that the testicles in the male are descended into the scrotum.
Step 10
The skin must be clean and free of dandruff. Eliminate the presence of lumps or lumps. The coat is smooth, shiny and quite thick without scuffs.
Step 11
Try to play with your puppy. Retrievers willingly join the game, run after the ball with pleasure. You will be able to see how the puppy moves, how active he is, whether the joints are working well.
Step 12
A bad sign is the breeder's indifference to the future of the puppy. A good owner will not only thoroughly inquire about your plans for raising a puppy, but will also give a lot of advice on raising him, and will definitely give his phone number for communication. Talk to him about returning the puppy as a last resort.
