Specialty 2011
Inconjunction Specialty 2011
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GRCGLA Information and Education Directory GRCGLA strongly recommends that all parties interested in purchasing a Golden Retriever puppy should check for the recommended clearances on the sire and dam and make sure that both parents are at least 2 years of age at the time of the breeding. Clearances include OFA hips, OFA elbows, clearance from a board-certified Cardiologist regarding the heart, and a current (within 12 to 18 months) eye clearance from a board-certified ophthalmologist. GRCGLA encourages all breeders to follow the recommended guidelines from GRCA regarding the breeding of Golden Retrievers for health and temperament. GRCGLA encourages all puppy buyers to become familiar with the breed’s standards and recommended health clearances and appropriate age for breeding. “Acquiring a Golden Retriever,” a booklet published by GRCA, is an outstanding reference for anyone interested in having a Golden Retriever in the family. Please be aware of who you are buying a puppy from. People who run puppy mills know the right things to say to convince you that it’s not important to have current hip, eye, and heart clearances on both parents. Don’t be fooled! Insist on seeing the papers or don’t buy! A reputable breeder will always give you a copy of all health clearances on both parents. If they don’t –walk away! For more information, contact our Information and Education Chair Jennifer at Mohrcrest1@aol.com Disclaimer: The GRCGLA provides this information and the Directory for your information only. The GRCGLA does not guarantee the quality or health of any puppy sold by members of the Club. While we encourage each member to uphold our code of ethics, this too is difficult to enforce and, therefore, we are not responsible for the actions of the members of the Club. We encourage any complaints that you may have be forwarded to the Chairperson of the Education and Information Directory, Jennifer Mohr, at Mohrcrest1@aol.com
The following is a list of club members who are either presently breeding Golden Retrievers or who have bred them in the past. They are available for assistance with the following information:
An excellent source of information on Golden Retrievers is Acquiring A Golden Retriever. This publication is distributed by the Golden Retriever Club of America and can be accessed through their website at www.grca.org Code of Ethics Golden Rescue Dogs
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Jennifer Mohr - Referral Directory Chairman
Approved Referral Directory List
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