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Offline Huntz

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Looking for a Golden Retriever.
« on: June 20, 2009, 03:29:27 PM »
I had to put my boy down a couple weeks ago.I am looking for a Dog bred from Hunting stock in Wi.or surrounding States.I don`t want Show Stock or something from a backyard breeder.Parents need to be certified Hip,knee displasia free.Also eye and heart  certified.Thanks,Huntz
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Re: Looking for a Golden Retriever.
« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2009, 04:24:18 PM »
Looks like you know what you are looking for.  Thats good.  Too many breeders have used poor breeding practices, resulting in too many dogs with health / stability problems.  Goldens are one of the breed that have have had a lot of the hunting instinct bred out of them.  Good luck in your search.

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