Consider a golden retriever! Puppies in August!

[furiouzgeorge]

I LOVE these pictures! What a beautiful dog! Did you mention prices anywhere in this thread?

[weathergirl]

Well last time the price was $1200, which matched the stud fee.  Most puppies with similar lines are about $1500.  So somewhere in that range.  Lokidog and I haven't quite decided yet. 

[mburrows]

Beautiful pup!

[lokidog]

I wish they had short haired golden's. all the burrs and such would be terrible for the long hair where I go

As Bobcat mentioned above, an option for the upland hunter would be to trim the feathering on the legs and tail for hunting season.

As far as shedding, honestly, I notice lab hair a lot more.  However, the back sea of the truck would probably disagree.     But, I don't think they shed any more than other dogs and it would probably be less if we brushed her regularly.

If I took more time, or was better at it, I'm sure her training would advance even better than it is.  She is so excited for the hunt but is able to turn it down and just hang in the house as well.  You can also tell how ferocious she is from the pics above. 


Wait, what, did I see something about keeping one...? 

[bobcat]

My German Shorthair's shedding was worse than my Golden Retriever. Yeah the hair is shorter, but it's also coarser, and it sticks to everything and is difficult to vacuum up compared to the longer, softer, Golden retriever hair. That was my experience anyway, others may have different opinions.

[blackveltbowhunter]

  Dunno about goldens as I have never had one, but have had a variety of other breeds both hunting and non hunting and none have shed as bad as my gsp.

[mtaylor]

Just curious how Goldens are as far as energy goes? I have been around GSP's, Wirehairs, Field Cockers, Labs, and Springers, do they have the same energy levels or are they a little more calm?

[lokidog]

I think they have a really good ability to turn it on and off as needed.

[lokidog]

Here's one of Amber from today and one of her pups (Kota) last weekend, first duck at 9 months.  He apparently had to check out all of the decoys on his way out since he didn't see the bird hit the water.   

[Ridgerunner]

We have a two year old field golden from another breeder that had the same stud, Mulligan.  He is the absolute best dog, he's our 2nd golden and his IQ, drive, and personality are off the charts.  From what I've seen here a dog from this litter would be similiar.  If I was in the market for another pup I'd be considering this, but my wife would kill me.  I should add it lokidog that helped me out in my search for our boy Tate knowing that I couldnt wait for his litter. 

[konadht]

Weathergirl, Amber is a beautiful dog. Great pics!

I would absolutely recommend a golden as a hunting dog! They make a great hunting partner and friend. I lost my last one after thirteen years of great times. They are amazing dogs in the field or at home. I noticed a lot of people talking about their shedding. From my experience it's not bad. It seems to clean up better than our old brittany or my wife's old lab because it is not as wiry or coarse. We have a had a few great hunters over the past 20 years and am currently working with my new buddy, Copper. He is one and a half.

[lokidog]

Who was your breeder on your boy? Nice looking pup.

[konadht]

It wasn't my intention to throw out names of other breeders on weathergirls post. I just agree with with her wholeheartedly, that people should "consider a golden retriever." They are amazing dogs in and out of the blind! They work hard, have good instincts, and love to please their owners.

[lokidog]

It wasn't my intention to throw out names of other breeders on weathergirls post. I just agree with with her wholeheartedly, that people should "consider a golden retriever." They are amazing dogs in and out of the blind! They work hard, have good instincts, and love to please their owners.

I think she would be fine with it... I'm her hubby.     She was actually curious on the pedigree. If you would ccare to share in a PM, that would be great.  Thx

[konadht]

haha, ok. I will send you a pm.