no we didn't actually...we weren't exactly thinking i wanted my golden to be perfect..so i got him from a private breeder. but raven was like an unexpected preganacy. i wanted another puppy so bad...we walked into a pet store (grrrr) and bought her. we should have rescued, and i will from now on....but she turned out to be absolutely gorgeous and a great!!! dog. i like to think that i saved a puppy no matter where i got her!