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Looking for Golden Retriever puppy (pref rescue)

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  • 09-08-2010 4:50pm
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    iMax
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    My five year old has wanted a dog for as long as she's been able to speak (third word was "Dog"), so we're finally looking at getting one & have been advised that a Golden Retriever would be the best to go for.

    First of - any advice on this ?

    Secondly, where's the best place to get (peferably a rescue) one ?


    TNX


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    Plek Trum
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    Congratulations on your decision - exciting time for you all!

    Have a browse on www.irishanimals.ie

    they have a section for dogs and puppies that need rehoming. You can search by breed also - there are a few lab puppies looking for homes as far as I remember and they (in my opinion) would have a very similar temprament and personality to the retriever.

    Its a great great idea to try and rescue one first - best of luck, I hope you (and a pup / dog) get lucky! :D

    MODS - PLEASE RESIZE PIC - APOLOGIES FOR NOT KNOWING HOW TO DO SO!

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    spotted these two - Chubby and Chrystal .. golden one is a nice looker !


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    PKen
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    Drop up to "The Cats And Dogs Home". It's on Mount Venus Road (Dublin mountains) in Rathfarnham. If it's a rescue you want, they (and the Dogs) would be happy to see you. Keep away from all that "Puppy Farm" carry on.


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    iMax
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    Unfortunately, the golden were the first to go :(


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    Cherry Blossom
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    iMax wrote: »
    Unfortunately, the golden were the first to go :(

    Be aware that labs shed an awful lot more than retrievers, it comes out by by the fist full when they're moulting :rolleyes:


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    liquoriceall
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    just saw on irish dogs 14 mth old labradore bitch for rehoming in galway


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    Eibhin
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    Try www.dogsindistress.org

    They don't have a premises but their website is brilliant. There are literally dozens of dogs for rehoming. I am currently fostering one for them.


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    tk123
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    Our GR is 13 months OP and tbh I'd be worried with him around small kids that he might send them flying!


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