GRCA Public Education
Chair - Karin Boullion
Before acquiring a golden retriever, we encourage you to read
the Golden Retriever Club of America's online publication ACQUIRING
A GOLDEN RETRIEVER. This booklet is full of excellent information
on the Golden Retriever breed, health issues, picking puppies
and picking an older dog.
Thinking about getting a Golden Retriever as a pet? Review
these Frequently
Asked Questions first.
Thinking about buying a Golden Puppy? The Delaware
Valley Golden Retriever Rescue has provided a checklist
of questions to ask a prospective breeder.
The problems associated with acquiring a puppy at an auction
are included in the GRCA Position on
Puppy Auctions.
If you are planning to bring a new puppy home, here
are some excellent books to read. You will have a head
start if you can read a few chapters before the new family
member
arrives!
GOLDEN RETRIEVERS FOR DUMMIES by Nona
Bauer.
MOTHER
KNOWS BEST: The Natural Way to Train Your Dog. by Carol
Lee Benjamin
HOW
TO BE YOUR DOG'S BEST FRIEND by The Monks of New Skete
For a history of the breed, pictures of outstanding specimens,
and general information on the Golden Retriever:
THE
NEW COMPLETE GOLDEN RETRIEVER by Gertrude Fischer
THE
NEW GOLDEN RETRIEVER by Marcia Schlehr
THE
WORLD OF THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER by Nona Kilgore Bauer
For medical information and first aid:
UC
DAVIS BOOK OF DOGS by the Faculty and Staff, School of
Veterinary Medicine, University of California at Davis.
If you have questions, you may contact Karin Boullion or Frank Andrews.
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