r/goldenretrievers

Hello all! Maybe a silly question but I got my golden retriever puppy from a highly talked about breeder who was recommended through a family friend. I’ve always wanted this breed so I was pretty excited. She’s now 12-weeks according to breeder and we’ve had her since around 8 weeks. She weighs 8lbs and vet hasn’t mentioned an issue with her weight but what I’m reading online that’s not a normal female golden’s weight at 12weeks and is quite alarming. My question is, is this common sometimes, potentially a runt, or does she seem only partially golden and mixed with something else? Either way I love and enjoy her a lot!

My sweet boy Carter is 6 today! Time flies. Everyday is like a birthday for this spoiled boy ❤️

Love him so much it hurts.

We found him alone at the produce market when he was 4 weeks old, on a rainy day, he was all wet. Our lives changed in that instant.

He's been deaf for 1.5 years, but other than that, he still has good energy, appetite, and sleeps well. He's part golden (we think). Does anyone know what mix he is exactly?

With a face like that how could I not give him a bite??

Rescued this gal from our local shelter yesterday! We’ve been talking about getting our second dog since our boy LOVES other dogs… intro was rough but they’re already doing a lot better this morning!

Would love name suggestions - right now leaders are Laika, Stevie, Jenny, and Ivy.

Would also like to hear everyone’s thoughts, do we think she’s pure golden? The shelter didn’t have any info other than she’s apparently 2 and came from a cruelty case. Getting her a DNA test just because im the curious type and want to know, but would love opinions just on the pics. She already has a load of known medical issues and others that are just obvious (this poor girl has AWFUL hips and a leg that’s crooked. Yes we’ll be taking her to our vet) and I’m convinced she was backyard bred.

Regardless, she’s a sweetheart and we’re going to give this girl the best life ever that she always deserved.

Here's a photo dump of my best friend in honor of everyone who wants to see me fail and hate the fact that im still thriving. Keep keying my bumper, talking me down while promoting your own self interests. Your hateful and ugly and my dog is beautiful and together we enjoy watching. Lazy people hate success, it's like a veggie to them.

We’re bringing home our Golden Retriever puppy, Roami, soon, and it’s been a long time since I’ve had a puppy this young!
I’ve got the obvious basics covered: crate, food, bowls, leash/collar, toys, etc. I also bought her a Snuggle Puppy with the heartbeat, and her breeder is letting me send a blanket for her mom and littermates to sleep with so she can bring their scent home with her. ❤️
But I want to hear from people who have recently survived the puppy stage. 😂
What were the things that actually made those first several weeks easier?
Products, routines, training tricks, sleep/crate tips, potty-training lifesavers, things you wish you’d bought sooner… anything.
And on the flip side, what “puppy must-have” did you buy that turned out to be completely unnecessary?
Give me your best puppy survival wisdom. I’m preparing for equal parts adorable baby and tiny land shark.

When my fiancé and I first brought our sweet boy home, he slept nearly the entire night through in his crate without issue. So we decided we’d immediately stick to it and crate him every night. He’d cry and eventually settle. EDIT: it was more or less mini panic attacks until he was exhausted. But after a LOT of Reddit threads, Google, and reflection on past experience with my late pup, I realized I was possibly setting him up for failure later in life.

I removed his crate from his playpen and have put it in storage (it’s a 42” size). I then purchased a more appropriately sized crate for him that we keep in the living room. I now work on tossing treats/toys into it, training exercises to teach him that quiet and calm behavior when he’s in the crate earns rewards, and just getting him comfy with going in and out of it.

He’s not quite to the level of comfort to willingly nap or lay down in it, but I do often catch him walking into it looking for treats. Going to keep at it with our fun games and training and cross my fingers that eventually it’ll all be worth it (,:

I am not a dog person, but I am definitely a golden person.

I love this cutie pie she’d quite literally do anything for me.

His ball and his big brother