This is the breed that I, myself, am looking into now. I posted a help post a few days ago - but I think that this is the breed that I want to go for. I just can't find any...breed specific advice.
1. Are their any 'golden retriever' websites? Like ones that tell you about their personality, any kind of breed specific shows, their standards, etc.?
2. Are they good with animals - even birds? I know that they are a sporting breed, but can are they trainable enough to know the difference between a pet bird inside and a free roaming bird outside?
3. Are they good inside (aloof, sedate, etc.?) but 'get up and go' dogs outside? If they are rowdy inside that's fine. I just want to know how rowdy.
4. I know they come in different shades of gold - but how come the dark golds (like the color of copper) are not being strived for?
5. What is a reasonable price for a Golden? I saw an ad for 1500.00 USD for one today and I thought that was outragous. I mean, I have the money and I know I'd be paying for quality but that's a tad too expensive. I know how much dogs cost per month, I've done that much research, but I just don't see spending THAT much for a dog. I don't mind getting collars, vet appointments, grooming, training etc. But that as a price is a little steep.
6. Can Golden's be apartment dogs if they are sufficiently excersized? Right now I live with my Folks and we have a large property (almost an acre) but I just turned 20 and am expecting to move out within the next year or two and want to get a breed that will be good for the future as well as the present.
7. They are family dogs, right? They bond to the whole family and not just one person, right? My Aunt has a Swissie who bonded with her for it's first two weeks at home but when my uncle came home he bonded with her and doesn't want anything to do with her until my uncle leaves. I want a dog that will be good with me, Mom and Dad.
Sorry for all the questions. All the advice I can get. I've been trying to research them but there don't seem to be many breed related sites on Goldens.
I know I saw a few Golden owners here on this website and I was wondering if you could share your doggy stories of your goldens with me. Thanks.
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