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But before you get your new family member home, you do have to do one very important and difficult thing--wait!! As with many things in life, the best things come to those who wait.
Before the Puppies Are Born When you have selected the breeder, you will likely be placed on a list for the breeder's next litter of golden retriever puppies for sale. Make sure you know about the sire and the dam -- what each looks like , what their temperaments are like, and so on. Talk to the breeder about the specific dogs involved, and make sure you like them. While you are waiting, stay in contact with the breeder. In fact, most reputable breeders will proactively stay in touch with you. They will tell you when the puppies are due and will likely keep you informed of the happenings up until that time. Just when it seems like you can wait no longer, the announcement will come—the puppies are here! You will probably receive adorable pictures of the newborn Golden Retriever puppies.
One thing that's great in this second waiting period is that, if you are within visiting distance from the breeder, you can go and see your future puppy several times! This is one of the reasons that I strongly prefer to get a puppy from a breeder within driving distance -- it makes the whole process so much more personal.
Once you are allowed to visit, try to go and see the Golden Retriever puppies as often as possible. You will find that the puppies grow rapidly -- physically and mentally. The puppies continue to look and behave more and more distinctly, such that by 5 weeks old, most people can tell each Golden Retriever puppy apart. A trained eye can of course can distinguish the pups much earlier. When you visit, try to go before feeding time so you can observe the Golden Retriever puppies in action. They often fall asleep shortly after feeding.
Also, if you have not already done so, this is the time to take a look at all the paperwork for the sire and dam. For detailed information on what certificates you should see, go to Puppy Papers .
Visit your breeder as often as possible. You can enjoy the Golden Retriever puppies, and confirm that you made the right choice in breeders. Return from Golden Retriever Puppies for Sale to Golden Retriever HomePage |
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