| Lady's Story |
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| Some ask, "Why are your prices so high? Why can't I just find a Golden at a cheaper rate?" Let me tell you our story about "Lady". We, like you, began our hunt for a Golden Retriever puppy. Excited and impatient, we went straight to the Newspaper. There are reputable breeders in the paper, but you have to ask the right questions and often wait for a litter. We didn't know the questions to ask and blindly accepted the "health" guarantee that was offered. When Lady came to our home, she had bloody diarrhea. We were told "that was normal" by the breeder, and told to switch to another food. (We now know, had Cocidia and bloody diarrhea is NOT normal!) At 6 months old, Lady's appetite decreased. (Again, that is NOT normal!) I passed it off as her slowing down on her growth. She then began eating grass and vomiting daily. Dogs do eat grass and vomit on occassion, so still I tried not to worry. One day, as I was petting her, I noticed her ribs sticking out. I began changing her food trying to put more weight on her, but she continued to vomit. When my daughters would go near her, she would growl. (Definately NOT normal for a Golden!!!) At 8 months, I finally took her to the vet. By then it was too late. After hundreds of dollars spent on food, medications, and vet bills, Lady died at 8 months of congenital kidney failure. Of course I called the breeder, and he kept up his end of the "health guarantee." But, I was out hundreds of dollars trying to keep this poor puppy alive, and not to mention the emotional loss our family faced. The second puppy the breeder gave us came with a severe case of Cocidiosis and a Bladder infection. When she was an adult, I had her hips evaluated, only to find out she had hip dysplasia. Between the 2 puppies, I spent hundreds of dollars trying to get them healthy. If I had gone to a reputable, caring breeder in the first place, I would've saved money and still had my first sweet Golden with me. Now that I am more knowledgable about breeders, I realized, this breeder was 1 step up from a puppy mill. His dogs never got personalized attention, apart from feeding. He had 7 or more breeds of dogs. He never asked us any questions about our family or where this puppy was going or if we planned on breeding her. He blindly signed her over to us. Frankly, he didn't really care about the puppy at all. He took our money and gave us a puppy and some papers. I've heard story after story of puppies that were bought out of the paper and ended up with hip dysplasia that costs $2000 and up to fix. Or puppies that had serious health issues that cost thousands of dollars over their lifetime. So, now back to our question..."Why are your prices so high?" Because we go to great expense to keep our dogs healthy...getting health clearances, feeding a Super-Premium food...and add extra nutrients pregnant/lactating Moms' diets. We take our dogs to Obedience classes and dog shows. We spend hours raising litters from birth and will go to the extra expense to make sure every puppy is healthy in every litter. We provide lifetime support of you and your family and realize this puppy is a commitment for both us and you. While there is never any 100% guarantee...2 healthy dogs can still produce unhealthy puppies, just like humans. We try our best to ensure your puppies are healthy so that you will have a companion for many years. We provide a 2 year health guarantee that states that if your dog has hip or elbow dysplasia, or any other genetic health defect, we will replace your puppy at no cost to you. The old saying goes, "You get what you pay for." Is true of Dogs too! Don't take a chance like we did! If you are a family that desperately wants a Golden Pet for your family, but can't afford the higher rates that quality breeders charge, then, may I suggest a Golden Rescue? They are usually wonderful companions that need loving families. Check out our Golden Links to find a Golden Rescue near you. |
| Notice how dirty and thin she is. Not to mention her coat was sparse and dull. I've learned a lot about picking puppies since then! |
| A very sick, and thin Lady at 7 months... Notice how she is sitting, she probably had hip dysplasia too! |
