Golden Retriever Breeders Have to Do Their Homework Well and be Completely Responsible

Golden Retriever breeders who want to bring out litters have a big responsibility resting on their shoulders. They have the responsibility of choosing healthy bloodlines and healthy parent dogs that meet guidelines set by American Kennel Club. They have to thoroughly research the pedigree of the parent dogs.

Golden Retriever breeders also have a responsibility towards the dogs in their custody and have to look after their well being. They have a responsibility towards the litters. They have to provide hygienic conditions for the litters, de-worm them, get them their initial vaccinations, wean them and socialize them. The list of responsibilities can go on and on. It is not an easy task at all.

Committed Golden Retriever breeders go into this with eyes wide open and do a good job of it. You have to firstly do your homework and ensure that you know everything there is to know about this breed. Information is the key, and more importantly information from authentic and multiple sources.

Do your Homework

• You have to clearly understand everything about the breed standards for Golden Retrievers as stated by the American Kennel Club which is the recognized authority for such information.
• You should speak to a few reputed Vets and find out everything you need to know about the health issues in the Golden Retriever breed and there are quite a few health issues that have to be screened before breeding.
• You have to read up about health or behavioral problems with the breed from authentic sources. This is not just for your information, but this information has to be passed on to families with whom the puppies will be placed. It ensures that they take good care of the Golden puppy.
• You have to find out about the type of living conditions and hygiene to be provided for newborn puppies in your litter including the de-worming schedule. The breeder has to start de-worming of the puppy and pass on information about the de-worming schedule to the new owners.
• You have to know everything about weaning the puppies. The breeder has to start the process of weaning at around 3 weeks by introducing the newborn to puppy food. The food has to be given as a soft gruel that is easy to digest. It is usually mixed with water or puppy replacement milk to get the right consistency.
• You have to find out about the various vaccinations that are mandatory while the puppy is in your care to ward off deadly diseases. Certain vaccinations are imperative before the puppy is taken home by the new owner. Thereafter more vaccinations and booster shots follow as the puppy grows. If you have not yet placed the puppy with a new family by 8 weeks, then you have the responsibility of continuing the required vaccination schedule.

All these factors are the responsibility of the Golden Retriever breeders. You have to evaluate if this is really your cup of tea. And if it is, then go right ahead but just make sure you handle your responsibility with a lot of dedication and sincerity.