Before you decide to add one to your household it is important that you consider whether or not Golden Retriever puppies are right for you. They may be the right breed if you want a large, athletic dog. A dog with a cheerful nature and an almost always wagging tail, a dog that needs various athletic activities or vigorous exercise, a dog that is dependable with nearly everyone and possesses a very steady temperament, a dog that will get along with other pets in your household or a dog who is responsive to training and eager to please its owner is what you will get with a Golden Retriever. These factors will attract certain people to the breed, while others will be turned off from the breed by these same factors. Before you are one hundred percent sure the Golden Retriever breed is right for you, it is important that you also consider some negative points about the breed.
Golden Retriever puppies can be very vigorous up until they turn about three years old. As a result they will romp and jump a lot, often resulting in flying objects and people. So households with small children, the elderly or the infirmed are probably not best for Golden Retriever puppies. Although if you have someone like this in your household and still like the idea of a Golden Retriever then you can consider getting an older Golden Retriever rather than a puppy, because for the puppy the temptation to play roughly is too much to resist.

Health problems are another factor to consider since the Golden Retriever puppy will experience joint and bone problems and eye diseases as it ages. When it comes to health problems the Golden Retriever breed is one of the riskiest as a result of over breeding and poor breeding practices. Another factor you should consider is grooming. The feathered coat of the Golden Retriever requires you to brush and comb regular with the occasional trim.
Another issue you want to consider is separation anxiety. Golden Retriever puppies experience this more than other breeds which means they require a lot of companionship and should only be left alone for a few hours at a time. Their unhappiness at being left alone for longer periods of time will be expressed through various destructive behaviors such as barking and chewing. Therefore, Golden Retriever puppies may not be right for you if you can’t be home during the day.

The shedding and odor factor may also be something you want to consider. The Golden Retriever sheds more than any other breed, even when you pet them the fur will come off on your hands. After coming off, their fur sticks like glue to clothing, upholstery and carpeting. So be prepared to do a lot of vacuuming. The breed also has the permanent dog odor that many don’t like, even with constant bathing it can be difficult to complete get rid of this smell.

Carefully consider if Golden Retriever puppies are right for you or your household. Next you can focus on how to choose the right Golden Retriever puppy if you know they will be the right breed for you and your household.

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