| It looks like the decision has been made to make a | | | | · Is the puppy curious - that shows a desire to |
| golden retriever adoption and now you want to be | | | | know its surroundings |
| able to select a wonderfully puppy as your new | | | | · Does the puppy chase a ball - is he going to be |
| house mate. The excitement of getting a new puppy | | | | playful? |
| is delightful but in all the thrill of it, it is best to go | | | | · Does puppy frighten easily if he hears a loud |
| through a careful selection process so that you take | | | | noise? Clap your hands when he is not looking and |
| home the best choice of puppy. | | | | see what his reaction is. He needs to be able to |
| Sure, you could randomly select a puppy and be | | | | handle any strange noises without being frightened or |
| lucky to get just the right one, but as there are so | | | | he will be a dog that barks at anything. |
| many puppies with so many different lineages, | | | | I have always found that if you choose a puppy that |
| temperaments and personality traits, it is advisable to | | | | comes to you, it makes a good pet. In saying that, |
| put some extra effort into the selection process. | | | | when you are viewing a litter often some of the |
| There are aggressive pups, happy pups, playful pups, | | | | puppies are asleep because they have worn |
| shy pups, unhealthy pups and more from which a | | | | themselves out playing, so just calling in and seeing a |
| selection can be made. After all, this little cute little | | | | litter is not always a true guide as to the best pup of |
| bundle of fluff is going to be with you for a very | | | | the litter. |
| long time. | | | | Use good judgment when adopting a golden retriever |
| 6 pointers for choosing a puppy just right for you: | | | | and I am sure you will be happy as they are a loving, |
| · Spend time with the litter - observe how the | | | | loyal dog who will enjoy being with an attentive |
| different pups react with each other and which ones | | | | owner. |
| are the aggressive ones and what other personalities | | | | If you have very small children and a breeder does |
| come to the fore. | | | | not want you to have one of their pups, don't be |
| · If there are some that you like (silly statement, I | | | | offended, it just means that they are very caring |
| know you will love them all), handle the puppy and | | | | about their pups, which is a great sign, but are |
| see if he does like being handled - this is very | | | | concerned a pup could be hurt by very young |
| important if the puppy is going into a home where | | | | children. This may be the breeder to get your second |
| there are children. | | | | dog from when the children are older. |
| · Take the puppy away from the litter and then put | | | | The golden retriever adoption process means |
| it down and walk away - does it follow or does it | | | | choosing the best puppy for your situation that is |
| ignore the fact that you have walked away? You | | | | also going to suit the puppy well, but be mindful that |
| want one that will follow because you want a friendly | | | | the puppy does grow and grow quickly, so what you |
| puppy and one that wants to be with you. | | | | have today will be 10 times bigger in 12 months! |