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Goldens Born November 2012

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Okay, somebody needs to start this thread, so I'll do it! My pup was born 11/29/12. He comes home 1/24/13.

Just born:



Two weeks old:



Three weeks old:

 
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#37 ·
I like that guy, too. Mr. Blue! He's got the most attitude of any of them. Can't wait til Monday. That's when we have the litter evaluation done, and I can finally choose a puppy. Which one will it be? I have no idea at this point.

It's kind of weird/cool that the other puppy buyers have to wait until I make my choice before they can choose their puppies. I guess I'm just that special. :D
 
#39 ·
1 week to our gotcha day. I'm going crazy. No, really, I'm becoming mentally ill waiting for this puppy, I'm so eager! Litter evaluations Monday (and goldenjackpuppy will be there :) ). Then I bring him home Thursday. Rather than wait for the weekend, I'm taking the day off so as not to delay other puppy buyers who must wait until I make my pick before they can get their puppy.







Which one would you pick? :)
 
#40 ·
They all look great. I would ask the breeder for their descriptions of what each dog is projected to be as an adult, see which one meets your needs and desires, and see if the breeder's choice for you matches the one you like. As far as the faces go, the one on top is crying out to me, but what do I know.
 
#42 ·
All three of them look gorgeous.. you won't go wrong and as soon as your home you will be in love!!
 
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#45 ·
They are all very nice looking and I am partial to the blue one for some reason. I have no "eye" for show looks or anything like that. Just a personal preference. Good luck to you next week. We are a day behind you with our pick up on Friday and I feel like I have been "nesting" for months now!!! Enjoy and I look forward to hear who you went with and seeing pictures!
 
#48 ·
After having Keisel at home for 5 days now - I really wish I read up on crate training and made sure everything was a positive experience than negative. I wanted to let you all know to make sure you take the time to get your puppy use to the crate before you just force him in there and shut the gate. I made the mistake in thinking he would just get use to this 'foreign' object without preparing him for it and I got a negative result (high anxiety :-( )

For all of you that are about to get your puppies soon - make sure you have a plan for crate training them or securing them in a safe area. Here is a very helpful video that on of the members posted on my other thread Shaping your dog to love his crate - Clicker Training Tutorial - YouTube
And also a few articles that you should read before he/she comes home!
The Dog Trainer : How to Teach Your Dog to Love His Crate :: Quick and Dirty Tips ™
http://www.goldenretrieverforum.com...ing-keisel-photos-his-life-5.html#post1968609

I'm having to undo the negativity that Keisel has towards the crate and it's taking longer then expected so I hope this prevents any other puppies going through the same thing!!
 
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Charlie - born November 24, 2012

Our baby was born November 24, 2012 and we brought him home three days ago!!
 

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I took Keisel out for his first walk today.. we live on a dead end street with two Culda-sacs in the each end. I walked him down to one (probably 6 houses) and he was pooped! Brought him home and he passed out instantly - it was magic! lol He was super good on the leash too - didn't bite it or pull but just walked right beside me like he does around the house. My little shadow :)
 
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Well we brought our boys home lastnight...I'm exhausted. Casey is a whiner when not with us and Cooper likes being with us but is great in the crate and ex-pen. Very little sleep was had by all lastnight but they are settling in well todsy.finnegan is being a real trooper and is handling the new additions well. Ill post pics when I can find a spare minute to upload them. Dana, good luck on Thursday! !
 
#68 ·
Gotcha Day for our new puppy!

A very exciting and amazing Gotcha Day for us yesterday. We brought home our baby girl puppy, Laney on the airplane and she did amazing! We took home our first choice puppy and this happened to be the breeders pick for us as well. It is pretty cool how all that works out. Laney is learning her all about her new home and is doing quite well. She is very sweet and lovable. Enjoy and will update again soon with her full name.
 

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