Golden retriever pups, where from?
26 March 2005, 08:26 PM
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Golden retriever pups, where from?
I'm looking at getting one if not two of the above.
Can anyone recommend a good breeder or just point me in the general direction of where I should be looking.
Many thanks
SV
Can anyone recommend a good breeder or just point me in the general direction of where I should be looking.
Many thanks
SV
26 March 2005, 10:00 PM
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If you want a proper one with a good pedigree then forget about Freeads, or anything like it.
As said above, the Kennel Club is an excellent place to start. Shame you're a few weeks late for Crufts, as it's a great place to pick up info for anything like this. If you're not bothered if they're coming from 'puppy farms' (though you should be) then go the free ads route, and see if you can get one that doesn't walk backwards and wag it's head.
A good source is Champdogs
http://www.champdogs.co.uk/
Click on 'Guided search', 'Gundogs', 'Golden Retrievers' for loads of info.
As said above, the Kennel Club is an excellent place to start. Shame you're a few weeks late for Crufts, as it's a great place to pick up info for anything like this. If you're not bothered if they're coming from 'puppy farms' (though you should be) then go the free ads route, and see if you can get one that doesn't walk backwards and wag it's head.
A good source is Champdogs
http://www.champdogs.co.uk/
Click on 'Guided search', 'Gundogs', 'Golden Retrievers' for loads of info.
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Just look up Golden Retriever Clubs UK and you will find dozens. Best dogs in the world
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...t/Fernie-A.jpg
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27 March 2005, 12:17 AM
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golden retriever breed club
http://www.goldenretrievers.co.uk/
check under puppies and then contact, then find the local contact to you and contact them for lists of breeders that have puppies in your area.
I got 2 puppies last year, haven't regretted it at all.
http://www.goldenretrievers.co.uk/
check under puppies and then contact, then find the local contact to you and contact them for lists of breeders that have puppies in your area.
I got 2 puppies last year, haven't regretted it at all.
27 March 2005, 02:15 AM
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Originally Posted by David Lock
Just look up Golden Retriever Clubs UK and you will find dozens. Best dogs in the world
27 March 2005, 02:46 AM
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27 March 2005, 02:48 AM
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Maybe pop over to the Kennel Club website and see if they have a list of reputable GR breders.
A copy of Horse & Hound would also be a good place to look, quite a few good breeders advertise in there.
Good luck getting a new companion, it's always sad having to say goodbye to an old friend and contemplate obtaining a new one
A copy of Horse & Hound would also be a good place to look, quite a few good breeders advertise in there.
Good luck getting a new companion, it's always sad having to say goodbye to an old friend and contemplate obtaining a new one
27 March 2005, 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by scoobyvirgin
I'll echo your words, We've just lost ours and although we know we can never replace him, it's empty without our friend.
These rescues are usually well cared for animals but divorce/house move/misc has got in the way. They are also free! (donation requested) as I guess a good pup must be £450 - £500 these days??? Good luck - how old was Digby? David
27 March 2005, 09:59 AM
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imho, if your going to have a labby, why not find one thats in a shelter? there maybe even a pair?
I was recently also looking for a pooch, I ended up getting a rottie
I got loads of help from guys on here with loads of links.
hope these help you as much as they helped me
http://www.helpalabrador.co.uk/
http://www.dogpages.org.uk/forums/in...p?showforum=12
all the best
jamo
I was recently also looking for a pooch, I ended up getting a rottie
I got loads of help from guys on here with loads of links.hope these help you as much as they helped me
http://www.helpalabrador.co.uk/
http://www.dogpages.org.uk/forums/in...p?showforum=12
all the best
jamo
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Originally Posted by David Lock
I wasn't going to mention it but piccie of my mate above is Fern who we lost a few weeks back and even showing her piccie hurts still. Just to say there is quite a thriving Retriever Rescue set up on regional and county basis. I am still wondering whether to try this route. This would avoid puppy training etc which brings mixed blessings ! and may be easier on our other 2 dogs (Cavaliers).
These rescues are usually well cared for animals but divorce/house move/misc has got in the way. They are also free! (donation requested) as I guess a good pup must be £450 - £500 these days??? Good luck - how old was Digby? David
These rescues are usually well cared for animals but divorce/house move/misc has got in the way. They are also free! (donation requested) as I guess a good pup must be £450 - £500 these days??? Good luck - how old was Digby? David
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Originally Posted by celticpilgrim
have a look at the kennel club website, if you are after a pedigree, gives you a list in your area
worked for us, we got a pedigree Lab last year - child of Satan,mind!!!
worked for us, we got a pedigree Lab last year - child of Satan,mind!!!
He's a sweet wee lad, and feeling well sorry for himself....we had him lopped yesterday, and they had to go hunting for the 2nd one!!!
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Originally Posted by scoobyvirgin
He was 15, quite good really, he was blessed with young looks. Didn't go white or get the brown nose.
31 March 2005, 09:56 AM
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You really should try a rescue shelter first - people that pay money to buy a pedigree dog, when there are dogs out there without a home are being a bit selfish imho.
The only exception is if there are no retrievers in a shelter for miles around, but me personally I would wait for one to turn up. We have about 3 dogs in the family now that came from shelters and they are superb, especially our aunties retired guide dog
The only exception is if there are no retrievers in a shelter for miles around, but me personally I would wait for one to turn up. We have about 3 dogs in the family now that came from shelters and they are superb, especially our aunties retired guide dog
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