In search of a golden retriever

Are you looking for one that plays football or one that plays basketball?

Why not both?

Yep that's what you gonna pay for one out of a breeder. You might find one on Craigslist for cheaper.

Paid $2000 for a white goldendoodle and $1000 for a Dutch shepardoodle a few months back.

Dogs aren’t cheap. And I’m not just talking up front. Goldens aren’t like labs that can eat almost anything and never need anything more than a bath. They get allergies. They need to be groomed often. They shed a ton. They need a specific diet. If you’re not prepared to spend 2k at the start, you probably shouldn’t get one at all.

My advice is to adopt.

And their hip issues.

Goldens have gotten insanely popular in recent years, not surprised that they are that high.

I'd be willing to bet if you looked through online Humane Society websites in the regional area, you could find a dog that is essentially a golden with some other stuff mixed in for free if you are balking at that price.

If you want a pure golden puppy - you are gonna pay a lot. I'd guess $1,500 absolute minimum.

ETA: If you balk at sales price and find a "deal" you may end up paying way more later. Hip issues, epilepsy, etc.

Another idea would be to look at adoption websites - you have to have a fence and go through a more intense placement search. But i know there are a lot of adoption services for german shepherds and other type big dogs that owners simply couldn't handle and had to give up. Not sure if one exists for Golden's but definitely a cheaper route to go if you don't care getting a dog that is 1 year old +.

some place like this

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We have a golden lab/retriever mix. If I left the front door open the roomba would probably haul arse and never look back.

we adopted one through a shelter in BR. not sure if if it's 100% pure but typical golden. great temperament, great with kids, and chews on everything.

if it's just going to be a family pet(not used for a specific purpose like hunting), adopt one.

Goldens can have a lot of medical issues. You’re more than likely either going to pay for it on the front or back end. Buy one with all the medical clearances and if something major happens you have the breeder to fall back on. That is if you buy from a reputable breeder and not someone’s cousin Johnny who is on his 7th litter from the same female in the last 4 yrs.