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Thanks guys, I'll check these out. I'm definitely going through a breeder I can trust - one that is transparent. I should also mention, I'm open to adopting an older (still young) dog. I've contacted Golden Retriever Rescue (GRR) but through some friend's experiences with them, I understand they can be a little picky and sometimes for the wrong reasons.... a friend wasn't permitted to adopt a dog because their fence was too low... They subsequently bought one from a breeder and Bailey is very loved and well looked after.

Sorry, I'm not sure why this thread posted twice... :-S

Hi everyone, This is my first on this forum and I've just signed up to do some research into my venture into finding the perfect pup. I have grown up with Golden Retrievers and absolutely love them to bits. I know they're a breed that can be a little bit more work than some but I believe the benefits far outweigh the work/money. I was hoping to call upon some fellow dog lovers to point me in the right direction. So, my only questions are as follows: What breeders would you recommend? I live in the ACT but I would be willing to travel interstate to find a pup. I am after a reputable breeder who sires a line that is quite "golden" in colour - I've always been a fan of the darker golds and I understand that there are various types of goldens (i.e. English, Canadian and American). Personally, I grew up with a goldie who was quite dark in colour when compared to a lot that I see around these days and it's not imperative that I find one who is a nice golden Golden Retriever, but it would be nice; and Is there anything that I should be made aware of whilst looking for my pup? What I mean by this is, are there any particular trends going around now in the Golden Retriever breeding circuit that are detrimental to the dogs health and going to cause for a life of constant vet visits over a happy/healthy pup? (I don't really think this is a question that will get any responses... but it's worth asking); and Thanks in advance :-) Pat

Hi everyone, This is my first on this forum and I've just signed up to do some research into my venture into finding the perfect pup. I have grown up with Golden Retrievers and absolutely love them to bits. I know they're a breed that can be a little bit more work than some but I believe the benefits far outweigh the work/money. I was hoping to call upon some fellow dog lovers to point me in the right direction. So, my only questions are as follows: What breeders would you recommend? I live in the ACT but I would be willing to travel interstate to find a pup. I am after a reputable breeder who sires a line that is quite "golden" in colour - I've always been a fan of the darker golds and I understand that there are various types of goldens (i.e. English, Canadian and American). Personally, I grew up with a goldie who was quite dark in colour when compared to a lot that I see around these days and it's not imperative that I find one who is a nice golden Golden Retriever, but it would be nice; and Is there anything that I should be made aware of whilst looking for my pup? What I mean by this is, are there any particular trends going around now in the Golden Retriever breeding circuit that are detrimental to the dogs health and going to cause for a life of constant vet visits over a happy/healthy pup? (I don't really think this is a question that will get any responses... but it's worth asking); and Thanks in advance :-) Pat