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Help me find a Golden Retriever Puppy

Dubbington

Dubbington

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Jul 15, 2007
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East Yay
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EX Street Triple ;(
Name
Dubs
Found one on Craigslist. I had no idea breeders/puppies werent allowed on there. :| Anyway, owner says he's 8 weeks old with shots and dewormed but NO Papers :wtf for $500. But there is a website I can "registrar" him with. I wasn't aware this Golden was going to college :laughing

That seems high, $500 for a Golden with no papers.

I would prefer a puppy but anything up to 6 months I guess. I have cats and want them to get along.

Thanks :thumbup
 
Teh Goldens are sooo mello.

An older pup is more likely to be respectful of teh kittah moreso than a young exuberant puppy.

Then again, all Goldens are good doggies at heart (but damn dey shed everywheres...).

My girlie is almost 15 now and she loves to love.
 
Wow, really? Almost every Golden I've met has been an inbred nutcase with severe OCD issues when they're young, and hideous joint issues when they're older.

Actually, the above is generally true of all most purebreds these days, but the energy of the Golden is second only to a Lab or Whippet.

Ok, that's not true. A Whippet/Pit Bull mix was the spazziest creature I've ever seen. Like a kangaroo on crack.
 
Ant said:
:wtf

Hope you get mounted by a great dane on viagra.:x
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Hey man, don't shoot the messenger.

One particular Golden is the only dog I know to have repeatedly attempted to bite young children.

Even my Spaniels didn't do that. They waited until I grew up.

Bastards.
 
Ant said:
No time for that shit now.

I'm assembling a big fucking car bomb for Joebar and I want to get it done before bedtime.
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I can haz car bomb? Cool! Make it big, I have a few people I could use it on...
 
Joebar4000 said:
Wow, really? Almost every Golden I've met has been an inbred nutcase with severe OCD issues when they're young, and hideous joint issues when they're older.

Actually, the above is generally true of all most purebreds these days, but the energy of the Golden is second only to a Lab or Whippet.

Ok, that's not true. A Whippet/Pit Bull mix was the spazziest creature I've ever seen. Like a kangaroo on crack.
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Yeah, the inbreeding thing can be a problem, but it's a problem with many dogs due to puppy mills and unscrupulous breeders.

The joint problems can be either bred-in or bred-out. Again this depends on the breeder. But I'll admit my girl has hip arthritis, then again she's almost 15yo!

And yes they're high energy, but not spastic. They're obediant and respectful and get along with almost all other dogs and animals (esp. kitties) but tend to shy from aggressive dogs (and cats).

If you want spastic, get a Beagle. They have only three modes: eat, sleep or spastic. But adorable nonetheless.

My :2cents
 
Dubbington said:
Found one on Craigslist. I had no idea breeders/puppies werent allowed on there. :| Anyway, owner says he's 8 weeks old with shots and dewormed but NO Papers :wtf for $500. But there is a website I can "registrar" him with. I wasn't aware this Golden was going to college :laughing

That seems high, $500 for a Golden with no papers.

I would prefer a puppy but anything up to 6 months I guess. I have cats and want them to get along.

Thanks :thumbup
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Shouldnt you wait till you have your own home? :twofinger
 
save the money and print your own 'registration' at home if you buy that puppy- it'll be worth about the same amount.
:rolleyes

there are plenty of GR rescues I can put you in touch with, also reputable breeders sometimes have older puppies, dogs they need to rehome or retired champions (just think, housebreaking is already covered!) that can go to homes for a small adoption fee.

if you are dead set on a puppy, please let me help you find a REPUTABLE ethical breeder. good breeders don't advertise on CL or sell puppies through brokers or pet stores.

PM me if you want a quality puppy or need a rescue referral!!! I would be happy to help for free

Dubbington said:
Found one on Craigslist. I had no idea breeders/puppies werent allowed on there. :| Anyway, owner says he's 8 weeks old with shots and dewormed but NO Papers :wtf for $500. But there is a website I can "registrar" him with. I wasn't aware this Golden was going to college :laughing

That seems high, $500 for a Golden with no papers.

I would prefer a puppy but anything up to 6 months I guess. I have cats and want them to get along.

Thanks :thumbup
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Idontdotrix said:
save the money and print your own 'registration' at home if you buy that puppy- it'll be worth about the same amount.
:rolleyes

there are plenty of GR rescues I can put you in touch with, also reputable breeders sometimes have older puppies, dogs they need to rehome or retired champions (just think, housebreaking is already covered!) that can go to homes for a small adoption fee.

if you are dead set on a puppy, please let me help you find a REPUTABLE ethical breeder. good breeders don't advertise on CL or sell puppies through brokers or pet stores.

PM me if you want a quality puppy or need a rescue referral!!! I would be happy to help for free
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Yep.

Good breeders are also selective as to who gets thier pups. Even if you have the cash they still won't let you have one if they don't feel good about you.
 
I've got a three page application and a two page contract- anyone who isn't making you jump through hoops ("we take PAYPAL" is a RED FLAG) isn't going to care about you or your dog down the road.

for a list of questions to ask a Breeder and a list of warning signs you are dealing with an unethical person or worse, a MILL, go to www.wonderpuppy.com

adoption is great but it isn't for everyone. if you're going to spend time, money and effort for a puppy, do it right.
 
Fuck puppy mills!

+ a billion for adoption!

My mother was an animal control officer. We've had more great dogs than I can even remember, and absolutely none of them were ever bought.
 
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