Golden Retrievers
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Going through breed clubs is your best bet . Nashnseger's mom knew this with me being a former breeder . She contacted the Indiana breed club and asked for references ....they gave her a list of breeders. They only recommend those with proven records and of course health checks . She had to wait 6 months , but Seger was well worth it . Belonging to the WRGRC here for over 50 years , I'm sure I could help you as they know good breeders in GA. If you find someone you like , I could ask for you . I really would stay away from computer sites . Take your time !!
Oh my god. I didnt know you lived in GA! I know a woman who breeds Goldens, she lives in Peachtree City, if you know where that is, and Ive been to her house and kennel, all the dogs she has are lovely and they all live in the house with her. Man, she must have gone through three or four vacuum bags a day in the shedding season.
Anyway, her kennel name is Bearabella Goldens, http://www.bearabellagoldens.com/ there is a link to her website. She is a little expensive though, Im not sure what youre price range is...
Anyway, her kennel name is Bearabella Goldens, http://www.bearabellagoldens.com/ there is a link to her website. She is a little expensive though, Im not sure what youre price range is...
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One comment on goldens. I have met some really drivey ones but they are field lines. I don't think I would do flyball with a conformation golden. Most of the ones I have met are not nearly drivey enough, and those that are are so heavy (loads of bone-not fat) that I would be leary of having them slam into the box repeatedly.
Either would be good for obedience.
Either would be good for obedience.
I can understand being leary of websites, but, some of the nicest GSDs Ive met, their breeders just werent very computer savvy, and didnt have very good websites.
Ive met the lady, Ms. Lamont, she is a very nice woman, and Im sure if you set up a time to go and hang out with her and her dogs, she would be happy to talk your ear off. She loves talking about her dogs, and I spent atleast an hour talking away with her about Goldens and GSD's (she used to breed GSDs) She is a very responsible woman, and a sucker for a cute pup too! She doesnt breed too often, and when she does she is breeding firstly for herself as she shows her own dogs, then for the public. Her oldest dog is 14 or 16 I think, and he was as fit as a fiddle.
Maybe when you get your puppy, whatever it is, we could meet up and have a playdate?
Ive met the lady, Ms. Lamont, she is a very nice woman, and Im sure if you set up a time to go and hang out with her and her dogs, she would be happy to talk your ear off. She loves talking about her dogs, and I spent atleast an hour talking away with her about Goldens and GSD's (she used to breed GSDs) She is a very responsible woman, and a sucker for a cute pup too! She doesnt breed too often, and when she does she is breeding firstly for herself as she shows her own dogs, then for the public. Her oldest dog is 14 or 16 I think, and he was as fit as a fiddle.
Maybe when you get your puppy, whatever it is, we could meet up and have a playdate?
How competitive do you want to be in flyball, Dakotah? Because quite frankly, if you want a dog that will be a good competitor on a flyball team, you should not expect a "medium drive" dog. Ever. Good flyball dogs are so high drive, most people can't handle them. Most meaning, 99% of people who DON'T do flyball. Think active Border Collies, Jack Russells and the like. Do you have previous experience with flyball? Do you know what the sport is all about or even know if you'd enjoy it?
Any dog can do obedience (though I've found that Goldens in particular *love* it) and be successful, but it takes a certain type of dog to be truly great at flyball, and that type of dog is most certainly NOT what you are describing as your ideal pet.
Corgis, too, are nice dogs but I've found that they have about as much drive, energy and spunk as Border Collies. Not particularly low maintainance, easy going, medium drive dogs - even though they LOOK like they should be!
Any dog can do obedience (though I've found that Goldens in particular *love* it) and be successful, but it takes a certain type of dog to be truly great at flyball, and that type of dog is most certainly NOT what you are describing as your ideal pet.
Corgis, too, are nice dogs but I've found that they have about as much drive, energy and spunk as Border Collies. Not particularly low maintainance, easy going, medium drive dogs - even though they LOOK like they should be!