For advice on buying a Golden Retriever please contact any member/officer of the committee or just come along to the training class where you will be most welcome!

What to look for when buying a puppy

Never ever buy a puppy over the phone.

Never buy one and pick it up on the road/lay-by/motorway service area.

Always go and see where a puppy is bred.

Always see the mother of the puppy with the puppy to see the temperament.

Always see where puppies are kept to see it is clean and they look healthy.

Look for an outgoing puppy.

Always check parents have up to date eye certificates, which states that they are free from hereditary eye problems. Ask to see the certificate.

Always check that both parents have had their hips x-rayed and ask to see the B M S Certificates. The lower the score the better the hips are. The score range is from 0-106. Average mean score is 18.05 - ask your vet if in doubt.

Always make sure you have the Kennel Club Registration certificate for your puppy.

A good breeder will give you a lot of help with your puppy and you should have a diet sheet and a guide to help you care for your puppy to take home with you.

To get a good quality puppy from a person who cares will probably cost you more in the beginning but could save you in the end and a lot of heartache.

Read as much about the breed as you can and try to find out if there is a dog show in your area where you can meet owners and breeders. They are usually very helpful.

As a club we try to do our best but it is up to you as there are no guarantees.

and finally.....we wish you many happy years with your Golden Retriever.

See also
Puppy Register
Rescue Scheme.