Ok. These dogs are ridiculously expensive. But if anyone out there knows where I can get one for the price of a normal golden retriever... that'd be awesome. You can't show them so they really shouldn't be this expensive. I have grown up with golden retrievers. They are highly intelligent & very love-able dogs. Yes, they shed & yes, they are HUGE. BUT....I've been looking at dogs for the past year & I still keep coming back to this breed. They make excellent family pets, do great with kids, protect you when your hubby's out for the night, they don't bark a lot like other dogs, and if you keep them groomed their shedding can be kept under control. They also can live outside & be perfectly happy. You can play frisbee with them & go running with them. They also will come sleep by you & watch movies with you. They are awesome dogs.
I have also grown up with dachsunds.... little yippy annoying, very cute, but annoying, not well behaved dogs. Labs are too jumpy. I've had two. I just don't like little wimpy wiggly creatures. Call me weird but that's how I feel. Anyway. Just thought I'd share...
