One of the first things to remember is, although you will probably fall in love with the first puppy you see, this does not necessarily mean that it is the right one for you. Remember all puppies are beautiful, and that the dog you choose will be your companion for the next ten to fifteen years.
These are just some of the questions that you will need to ask yourself.
• Do you know how big a Golden Retriever grows to?
• Do you know how much food it eats?
• Have you decided whether you want a dog or a bitch?
• If a bitch, do you know how often she will come in season and for how long?
• Are you prepared to exercise a big dog, not just for a while, but for the length of its lifetime?
• Health costs for a large dog can mount up, be prepared for this or take out pet insurance.
