Choosing a New Golden Retriever Puppy
Any puppy deserves all the love and all the necessary care from the family that decides to adopt it, it is also those puppies that show signs of illness, however, if you choose a sick dog, you must also accept the responsibility that being able to provide optimal quality of life. For this reason, it is important that you know what are the signs that indicate that a puppy is healthy:
It should be a puppy that reacts quickly to stimuli, is playful, and shows no signs of pain when
walking or moving.
It should be a similar size to its siblings, not underweight and not overweight.
The gums must be pink, the teeth white, the eyes bright and the coat must be in good condition, with no alopecic areas or lesions. No deviation in the legs should be observed, but they should be located in parallel.
The abdomen should not be seen to be distended unless the puppy has finished eating.
Obviously, before adopting the puppy, the ideal thing is that it has been dewormed and has received the
first mandatory vaccinations, if this is the case, you must confirm this information with the
corresponding veterinary certificate that the responsible owner, the shelter, will offer you. Of animals or
the place, you have chosen to adopt your puppy.
Apart from all of the above, it is essential that the puppy has reached the optimal age to be separated
from its mother. If you notice that the puppy is too small, it may not be the right time to take it with
you, as this can lead to problems related to its physical or psychological development.
Remember that there are many people who breed dogs illegally or who do not have proper Purebred Papers for them. If you observe this type of situation, do not hesitate, to report it to the relevant
authorities.
Our friends at Shadalane allow you to pick from their current litters, and you can be sure you pick up a vaccinated Purebred Golden Retriever in California to take home with you.