Golden Retriever Breeders

[TippyCanoe]

I just had to put down my golden retriever at only 6.5 years old. Liver cancer took her from me too early. Somewhere in the next year I'm going to be looking for another golden pup. I'm looking for a reputable breeder in Alberta and any experiences you have had with them. Ideally I'm looking at the health history of the pedigree to try and reduce the chances of cancer, hip displaysia, elbows, etc.

I'm looking for a companion and family dog and don't really need to pay for the hunting pedigree as I wouldn't be training the dog for this.

Any information you have would be greatly appreciated. I'm in Calgary but would be willing to travel throughout the province for the right breeder and right dog.

Thanks in advance.

[skain11]

Sorry for your loss Tip...our ten year old choc lab had a fever and no appetite for the past month...after several tests she has been diagnosed with Acute canine leukemia...this is after she powered through two acl surgeries in her life. Great bird dog and family member...now just trying to keep her feeling better ( steroids helping but only interim) till we figure out the best time to move on and it will be soon. Don't know of any golden breeders but I am sure someone on this site will step up. Chin up and carry on....sk

[Whiskey Wish]

Not sure if this would interest you but the Town of Edson had a 1 year old neutered male ( I think?) looking for a home on their rescue page the other day. Most of these places have a minimal charge to help them recover the cost of neuter/spay and health shots etc. so it shouldn't be expensive.

Just thought I would pass it along.
Regards,
Dave.

[Canehdianman]

Hi TippyCanoe,

I'm located in Calgary as well. I ended up getting my yellow lab from Hobo Creek Labradors in Vanderhoof BC.

They are run by the parents of a friend of mine. We absolutely loved the service we got. From birth until we received him, we got emails every day with pictures of the puppies.

http://www.hobocreek.com/index.html is the website.



That's Hunter, my dog.

[wwbirds]

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[muzzy]

www.grcab.com is the Golden Retriever Club of Alberta They have breeder lists and tons of info