Helpful Links
About the Golden Retriever
Is a Golden Retriever for YOU? Learn more about this breed.
- Meet the Golden Retriever – American Kennel Club
- More about the Golden Retriever – Wikipedia
Pedigree and Health Clearances
Pedigree Registry
- k9data.com – Search for a dog’s pedigree by registered name or AKC #
Registration for Purebred Dogs
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
- OFA – Learn about the mission of OFA.
CHIC: a resource for breeders and owners of purebred dogs to research and maintain information on the health issues prevalent in specific breeds by establishing a recommended protocol for breed specific health screening and recognizing dogs tested in accordance with that protocol
Spaying / Neutering and Dew Clews
Waiting to Spay / Neuter
Your Mountain Joy Golden puppy WILL have his/her dew claws.
- Dew Claw Dog Video Dewclaws DO Have a Purpose
- Dew claw removal is allowed in the United States but illegal in many countries.
- AKC Standard re: dew claws: “Dewclaws on forelegs may be removed, but are normally left on.”
Health
NuVet NuVet Plus® is a complete nutritional supplement that works to boost the immune system and helps defend your dog’s body against free radicals.
Training Your Puppy
Crate Train Your Puppy
House Train Your Puppy
Clicker Training: It works!
Ultimate Puppy – The importance of training a puppy in the first 16 weeks of his/her life.
Puppy Culture – These folks answer many of the questions puppy buyers commonly have and help you set reasonable expectations for your new puppies. From basic training to finding the right puppy class, puppy owners are in good hands with Puppy Culture!