So, are you looking for a champion breeder of golden retrievers? Well, you are not alone, golden retrievers are the third most popular dog breed in the United States. I know it’s exciting, the feeling of looking for your new golden retriever puppy. You did your research on the breed’s characteristics, you know this pretty face puppy is in the sporting group, so it will be an energetic canine. You have decided that high-quality golden retriever puppies are a match for your family’s needs and limitations. Perfect! You want the best, you want a champion and you want it now.
Well, maybe I will sound like an offset Cassandra, but please, shake it off! These are not some Gucci shoes that you are buying. Take a breather, because you are adopting your next family member. Finding a trusted breeder is a difficult task because honest breeders are like a needle in a haystack. Paying for the most expensive puppy because the seller promotes himself as a champion breeder does not mean that you found the best and most serious hobby breeder. It just means that you pay way too much for a puppy that may not be that healthy. Did you know that a website that announces breeding dogs as a champion-breed golden retriever is almost always misleading? I want to help new puppy owners make an honest choice for a long-life commitment instead of an impulsive decision that they may regret.
Accurate and honest links to choose the best puppy
There is a golden retriever forum community dedicated to golden retrievers only. You can ask any question and have an honest answer. Especially, for all first puppy buyers please join the forum and ask questions about the breeder you just met or anything golden retriever related, the golden retriever forum is an amazing place to ask questions to real people who love their dogs. This information will get you started on your path to being an educated buyer who won’t be exploited.
Selecting a Breeder – SOURCE: Golden Retriever Club of America
Health Screenings for the Parents of a Litter – SOURCE: Golden Retriever Club of America
How To Recognize Ethical Breeders – SOURCE: The Canine Chasm
What does an International Champion look like?
Would you like to know what a Grand Champion is? Let’s talk about Daniel, the unbelievable golden retriever from Pennsylvania. The American Kennel Club website made an article on his CGC title and all he accomplished. If you want a puppy from the upcoming litters, Daniel’s kennel owner will tell you that you need to wait 2 years. And this is what it takes. The highest quality breeding program doesn’t breed for quantity but for quality. You will need to be patient!
Champion Puppy – food for thought
It is true, that most breeders have champions in their dog’s family tree. But, champions are made and not born. Champion’s skills are acquired and not inherited. You will have to train your champion with love and patience. Of course, the pedigree will also help, but I promise that your eight-week-old puppy won’t have any CHAMPION letter to his name when you adopt him. Don’t forget, this little puppy will grow and live with you in health or sickness for the next hopefully 10 to 14 years. First-time puppy buyers have a difficult journey in front of them, trying to find a reputable breeder. Golden Retriever breed standard and the definition of champion bloodlines are confusing to pet parents who just want a really good puppy for their kids. I learned a few tricks and tips during the last decade, living with my golden pals, and I am sharing some information that I gathered so you can make an honest purchase and get the most adorable puppy ever that will truly be the best companion for your family.
How to decrypt dog titles
What do all those abbreviations mean before and after a dog’s name?
For example, the full name of Daniel the Grand Champion Golden Retriever is:
GCHP CH Hillock's Jack Daniel's RA JH CA RATN CGC, a.k.a. "Daniel"
Check out the links below to decrypt the letters:
American Kennel Association (AKC) Titles
Golden Retriever Club of America (GRCA) Titles
Trustworthy information about the English Cream Champions
The internet has become the primary source of information for finding facts on the champion golden. Unfortunately, not everything online is true and trustworthy. Here is some valuable information, that was shocking to me, from the Golden Retriever Club of America about the so popular English Cream goldens.
English Cream Golden Retrievers
“In recent years there has been a sharp increase in internet marketing strategies aimed at specifically promoting cream-colored Golden Retrievers. These light dogs are sometimes presented to the general public as being exceptionally rare or extremely valuable and are often called ‘English Cream Golden Retrievers’ or ‘Rare White European Golden Retrievers’ or ‘Exquisite Platinum Imported Golden Retrievers’. Such cream Golden Retrievers are frequently being touted as being healthier, of having better temperament, of having stronger longevity and the implicit suggestion is that they therefore are more valuable than the more golden-colored Golden Retrievers bred in North America. Due to these common marketing ploys the average puppy buyer sometimes mistakes such light-colored Golden Retrievers for being a separate breed. Nothing could be further from the truth. There is only one Golden Retriever breed, governed by the breed standard endorsed by various recognized Kennel Clubs around the world.”1
Where do these champion breed golden retriever come from?
The real question is not if the breeder wrote champion in his name or called his dog champions, you need to know where your puppy is coming from.
Here are the options, that you should be aware.
- Puppy Mills, Commercial Breeders, Backyard Breeders (BYBs)
Puppy Sales Website? Pet Shop? Dealer? Backyard Breeder? No, No, No and No! Not unless you want to risk getting a poorly bred and raised, sickly pup with temperament issues, at an elevated price. These people generally care only about taking your money, not about you or the dog. That’s no way to choose an addition to your family. So let’s find a better alternative!2 - Ethical Breeders The Responsible Hobby Breeder
Now you’re on the right track! Dedicated hobby breeders take responsibility for every puppy produced and stand behind every dog they have bred, for the life of the dog. They have carefully researched pedigrees, double-checked health clearances, nurtured the dam, and raised the puppies in their homes. Their goal is to produce superior animals perfect for companionship and various dog sports. In short, they have put their hearts and souls into breeding YOUR puppy. 3
Health information about your new golden puppy
Golden retriever puppies – the champion gentle temperament breed you want!
For full disclosure, I am not a breeder or a golden retriever specialist! I am a mom who absolutely loves her golden retrievers. I can tell you that all my dogs are champions. Okay, they didn’t earn “championships” in any sports or competitions, but they are champions in everything they do in my heart. I am sure your puppy will be your champion too!
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Choosing a champion Golden Retriever involves more than just titles; it’s about finding a reputable breeder who prioritizes health and quality.
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