Originally posted by Scooby4
To figure out if the dog is purebreed or not look at the roof of the dog's mouth or tongue. If it is solid pink then it is purebreed. IF there are black or patches of discoloration then it most likely is a mix.
This wives tale has been circulating for as long as I can remember. Someone told me this when I was a teenager... many moons ago! It is as false as they come. Dusty has spots on his gums and I know for 100% he is purebred Golden!!

I have been around goldens for almost 30 years. While I am not 100% expert, I've seen enough to know that your Emma is definitely purebred Golden! She is not conformation material but is definitely pet quality golden!!

My Dixie had the thinest hair and no feathering until she was over 3. Now she has a very full coat and flips and curls everywhere! Her line was very slow to mature.

Dusty is in the same boat. He will be 4 in may and is now just starting to look like a mature male. His coat is still a little on the not so robust side for conformation but part of that has to do with him being an inside house pet instead of an outdoor dog. If only you knew what some people put their dogs through to get the more luxourious coats.

I only question one thing about your post.... if both parents were purebred according to the breeder, why didn't you get papers on the pup? That would solidify in your mind that your pup is purebred. But in any case....the most important thing is that she is loved and she is definitely 100% that!!!