Do your homework and find out what you are getting into before it's too late. There is nothing cuter than a puppy, but they are only puppies for a little while. Then they are dogs that live well past the age of 10 if taken care of properly. That care will take more of your time and money than you probably intended to invest in that little fur ball that you first fell for. And speaking of fur balls, you'll be sweeping them up every day. How can one dog lose so much hair? And there's no such thing as shedding season. They are either shedding or "blowing coat" year-round. And then there's that "retrieving" thing that they do. They can't seem to restrict it to retrieving birds in the field or retrieving balls in the yard. Oh no! They retrieve dirty laundry from the hamper, never to it. There's nothing like waking up to a bed filled with dirty boxer shorts and socks because your faithful companion couldn't sleep so he's been bringing you "presents" all night long. Can't find your purse, car keys or TV remote control? Just ask the "retriever" where they are. But the absolute worst thing about Golden Retrievers is that they are so addictive. You can't have just one. Sooner or later, you'll get a second or a third or maybe even more. If, after hearing all this, you still think you want a Golden Retriever, e-mail me at Denali Kennels and I'll try to talk you out of it and then do my best to steer you to a reputable breeder in your area so that you can get the best Golden available.