Does anyone know where I can get cheap golden retriever puppies in Arizona?

Question

I found a place but they are 1100-1200. I think they are a lot for puppies. Do you know where I can buy one cheaper?

I found a place but they are $1100-1200. I know that prices are expensive for a reason and 100-200 can be used as like a guarantee to get a good dog. I can't adopt because I want a puppy and there are only dogs.

Answer 1

I'll tell you from experience, it is better to pay more for the dog whose parentage includes dogs that have been cleared of health problems: hips, eyes, elbow, allergies, breed specific diseases, etc. I have 2 rescued Goldens...one has terrible allergies, one has severe hip dysplasia...it's very expensive to deal with these problems, and it's heartbreaking to watch the dogs suffer. I spend more than $1200/year on vet bills for one of these dogs...it's much smarter to buy the dog with the best chance of being healthy. With dogs, as with many other things, you get what you pay for, and lower quality usually means higher costs long term. I'd consider $1200 cheap if it means a healthy dog.

Answer 2

Unless you live in the high mountains in Arizona, a Golden Retriever wouldn't do well in Arizona's climate. Don't get me wrong, Goldens are great dogs, but you would have a much more comfortable and happier dog if you went with a short-haired breed, like a Boxer.

Answer 3

I recommend adopting a golden retriever, you'll be saving a life and money too. If you buy from a breeder you'll just be filling his or her pocket and encourage them to breed more, which may end up in shelters later on anyway.
Here are all the golden retrievers that are up for adoption. Just look through here http://search.petfinder.com/search/search.cgi?pet.Animal=Dog&pet.Breed=golden+retriever&pet.Age=&pet.Size=&pet.Sex=&location=AZ You can even add your town. Just make sure that you put your states initials after it and separate them with a comma, and golden retriever has to be spelled correctly or it won't work.

Answer 4

Try a shelter or breed specific rescue.

Are you prepared for the other costs? Dogs, on a yearly average, are $1300 in maintenance fees (Food, Toys, Vet, Treats, Etc.). That's if nothing goes wrong that requires extensive vet care. I spend about $2,500 a year on my 2 dogs (One is older, 13. We're at the vet a lot more these days...).

Answer 5

if you go to a breeder, anything less than that would be a backyard breeder. dogs that are that expensive are for a reason. if you find a breeder selling them for less, you should run the other was. you should go to your local rescues and shelters. there is bound to a be a great dog there

Answer 6

You could try your local Craigs List other then that the paper is your best bet....though personally I would love to see you head on down to your local shelter or humane society and put your name on a list that states what you are looking for and find one that way.

Good luck to you in your search.

Answer 7

http://www.golden-retriever.org/
These dogs are EXCELLENT and have already been spayed/neutered and cost much

I'll second http://www.petfinder.org

Avoid breeders who sell cheap puppies; more often than not, these are backyard breeders (having said that, there are crappy breeders who DO sell expensive puppies for $$$).

Answer 8

at the shelter. there r tons of retrievers and retriever mixes

Answer 9

try hoobly.com

Answer 10

www.petfinder.com