when my boyfriend was little he told me how he used to have a golden retriever named Nikki & he said that she was an awesome dog he loved her so much but just about but 2 years ago a few months before he met me they had to put her to sleep because she was 17 years old and she had tumors..he said that golden retrievers are really good dogs & he may want to get another one.
My boyfriends birthday is Sept. 16 and he will be 18
though he'll still be living with his parents where he lives you can only have 2 pets and his parents own a dog and a cat already but i was thinking i could get him a golden retriever puppy anyway, but i'd keep it with me until he moves out of his parents house and gets his own place, the dog would be his but i'd care for it till he gets on his own feet, he'd be able to see it everyday to, my only problem is, i don't know how i'd be able to get one a few days before his birthday so i can have it & give it to him on his b~day, i'd surprise him,
he would be so happy!
2007-03-24 18:04:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
please if anyone knows how i can obtain a golden retriever puppy for $300 or less
please let me know
i still have a long time before i go through with any of this but i want to get an early start so that way
i't won't be a rush at the last minute
i will be living with my boyfriend maybe when he gets his own place so i'd still be there for the pup but by then he'd be big i'm sure
NO!!! BACK YARD BREEDERS OR PUPPY MILL OWNERS PLEASE!
ONLY QUALIFIED BREEDERS!
OR FAMILY ORIENTATED!
2007-03-24 18:08:16 · update #1
i know that
of course i'm going to ask his parents first
but like i said it would stay with me until he gets his own place by that time his parents can't tell him anything as in if he can get another dog or not
the dog would be mine as well though
since i'd be caring for him
i've always wanted a golden retriever as well
they are such loyal loving sweet natured dogs
2007-03-24 18:12:45 · update #2
i will look in shelters,
i have already found a few online at a shelter in my area 7 weeks old but its so sad:-(
3 of them and they were born without eyes:-(
though of course they will still be wonderful dogs, they're so cute!!
2007-03-24 18:19:02 · update #3
i did tell him, he already knows that i might get him one, and don't worry
he is very responsible, he takes excellent care of his parents dog, if i knew he wasn't responsible , i wouldn't even bother getting him one,
i wouldn't risk the life of a puppy
2007-03-24 18:21:22 · update #4
those of you who keep telling me to make sure he knows about it first
HE KNOWS!
i told him already, he said he would love to own another one, and he is responsible!!
come on his dog lived for 17 years!!
many people can't even own a dog for 2
the puppy will be in good hands!
and i am going to look in Shelters!
but i can't choose best answer yet cause i have to leave it up for 4 hours first
2007-03-24 19:32:48 · update #5
THE DOG WON'T BE ABANDONDONED
YOU PEOPLE NEEED TO STOP BEING SO NEGATIVE ABOUT EVERYTHING!
NOT EVERYONE IS MEAN TO ANIMALS!
SO STOP JUDGING ME AND MY BOYFRIEND!
HE IS RESPONSIBLE!!!!
COME ON HE CRIED WATCHING HOMEWARD BOUND! AND FAR FROM HOME! FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE
I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT HE WILL CARE FOR THE DOG!!
I AM GOING TO LOOK IN SHELTERS!
GEEZ I COME ON HERE FOR HELP AND ALL YOU PEOPLE DO IS ACT NEGATIVE AND PUT EVERYTHING DOWN!
THANK YOU TO THOSE OF YOU WHO ACTUALLY WERE HELPFUL!
THE REST OF YOU CALM DOWN AND STOP JUDGING PEOPLE WHEN YOU DON'T KNOW S*HIT ABOUT THEM!
A PUPPY IS THE PERFECT GIFT WHEN SOMEONE REALLY WANTS ONE!
HE WANTS ONE, HE KNOWS I'M GETTING HIM ONE, IT WON'T BE UNEXPECTED!!
I'M GOING TO HELP HIM PREPARE FOR THE PUP!
SO ALL YOU NEGATIVE PATRONIZING PEOPLE SHUT UP!!! OR SHOVE IT UP YOUR A*SS!!!!
2007-03-25 07:09:10 · update #6
Well, I hate to tell you this, but your chances of finding a purebred Retriever from a responsible breeder for $300 is zero.
Even though these are very common dogs now, even puppy mill pups are going to run you at least $600.
I'd also rethink this idea, even though it's incredibly sweet and thoughtful of you.
Dogs are incredibly limiting (not to mention expensive) when you're a young person striking out on your own. They're a huge responsibility. I'd let him know you were thinking about it, but maybe for a future birthday...
Just my opinion!
2007-03-24 18:17:25 · answer #1 · answered by Exhaustus Maximus 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well the best thing to do is to look in the paper or look in dog fancy magazine. you will find different breeders in there. the only thing is that you will not find one for under $300.00. if you do then it will come from someone that does not care for the animal and only care about getting money. i breed golden retrievers and i ask $500-$600 for mine and they are papered, vet checked, shots and house trained. go to your local pet store and buy a dog fancy magazine and look in the back where the breeder section is and it will give you the different breeders and if you can't find one that way the other option is to go online and go to the golden retriever rescue site and you might be able to get one that way and they may have them for $300.00 or less or maybe around the price you are looking to spend on one.
you know what you would be better off going to the rescue sight to try to get one and you might be able to get one faster that way. i hope you find one because they are the best dogs to have. i have 4 of them and they are the best dogs i have ever had. once you have a golden you don't want another breed. good luck in your search and a happy birthday to your boyfriend.
2007-03-24 18:40:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
SHELTER! and i would ask him first.. i know you said surprise but lots of surprises are unexpected and the person isnt ready to commit, money and time.
i know this from experience. believe it or not (i swear im not lieing) i got a golden retreiver as a surprise 3 years ago and lets just say it was a mess. it cost about $1000 each year that ive had her and it takes about 2 years to actually calm down, training was hard and theyre really big, so they get into everything. its a really big commitment. i really wouldnt want another dog end up in a shelter because the owner was stupid and made a mistake. trust me on this one!!
2007-03-24 19:12:47 · answer #3 · answered by jkk04 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A dog is the worst present to give someone that still lives with their parents!!!! Shelters are overflowing with dogs which were X-mas and b-day presents.
Please don´t become another stastic!!!! Pets always pay the price for our foolish descisions...
2007-03-25 01:06:27 · answer #4 · answered by iluvbarcelona2327 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sometime dogs take longer to open their eyes. But after three weeks in the event that they havent opened their eyes you must take them to the vet simply to be certain the whole thing is fine. When my Golden Retriever had dogs no longer all of the dogs had opened their eyes after two weeks. All puppies and dogs are exclusive simply be a bit of extra sufferer and notice what occurs after three weeks.
2016-09-05 15:00:45 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check you local animal shelter, or humane society. also rescue groups. there are lots of puppy's out there needing homes.
www.petfinder.com
DONT BREED OR BUY WHILE SHELTER PETS DIE!!
you might want to make sure its ok with the parents. you dont want to get him something living and then he wont be able to care for it. thats not fare for the dog.
2007-03-24 18:10:07 · answer #6 · answered by animluv 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Check with local animal shelters as well as rescues. You could get him the supplies i.e. bowls, leashes, gift cert. at vets office then let him pick out his new best friend so the match is as perfect as the intended gift!!
2007-03-24 18:34:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Petfinder.com there are hundreds of shelters and rescues, etc that have thousands of pets in need of good homes.
2007-03-24 18:17:30 · answer #8 · answered by Lisa 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋