https://www.syrahgoldens.com/
My husband and I are looking at this breeder to purchase a puppy from and I was just hoping for another opinion on them as this is our first time dealing with dog breeders.
They exclusively work with English Cream Golden Retrievers. I've done some research on this type and, apparently, they're less prone to cancer than the American Golden? Something like 61% of American Goldens die of cancer but I guess 31% of English Creams do...?
I did reach out to them via email and got a very prompt response. The breeder, Mary, has answered all of my questions and has been very prompt with her replies. She has provided me a blank copy of a contract to look at prior to putting a deposit down. My husband is in law school and he read the contract and said it was pretty good except for a few things.
1. The contract is voided if we rehome the dog.
- We don't plan to rehome.
2. If we breed the dog, we owe Syrah Goldens $4000.
- We will be spay/neutering our dog.
3. If we need to rehome the dog, Syrah Goldens gets first dibs to reclaim it.
- Again, we don't plan to rehome.
4. The health guarantee is pretty much a sham.
- It essentially states that, while all breeding dogs are certified heart/hip/eye, this is not a guarantee for the offspring.
5. The contract is void if we do not have a vet assess the puppy within 72 hours of purchase.
- We would schedule a vet appointment prior to picking up the puppy so the puppy would be vetted within that time frame.
They provided me with contacts of previous buyers whom I have reached out to and gotten good responses. I know it's not necessarily anything, but there are like 51 5-star reviews on Google about them. All other breeders in the area have one or two reviews.
They host an annual Syrah Golden Day where they invite all owners of their puppies to come hang out and bring their dog....implying that they maintain connections and interest in their animals after they're sold.
Also one of the contacts I spoke to was a 60 year old woman who has had goldens and bred them herself for 40 years. She no longer breeds, but she did speak very highly of this breeder, her program, facility, and the general demeanor of the animals.
All of this sounds really good. I just don't want to get swept away by how good it sounds and end up with a diseased dog or something, ya know?
If someone could give 'em a once-over and let me know your thoughts, I'd really appreciate it.
My husband and I are looking at this breeder to purchase a puppy from and I was just hoping for another opinion on them as this is our first time dealing with dog breeders.
They exclusively work with English Cream Golden Retrievers. I've done some research on this type and, apparently, they're less prone to cancer than the American Golden? Something like 61% of American Goldens die of cancer but I guess 31% of English Creams do...?
I did reach out to them via email and got a very prompt response. The breeder, Mary, has answered all of my questions and has been very prompt with her replies. She has provided me a blank copy of a contract to look at prior to putting a deposit down. My husband is in law school and he read the contract and said it was pretty good except for a few things.
1. The contract is voided if we rehome the dog.
- We don't plan to rehome.
2. If we breed the dog, we owe Syrah Goldens $4000.
- We will be spay/neutering our dog.
3. If we need to rehome the dog, Syrah Goldens gets first dibs to reclaim it.
- Again, we don't plan to rehome.
4. The health guarantee is pretty much a sham.
- It essentially states that, while all breeding dogs are certified heart/hip/eye, this is not a guarantee for the offspring.
5. The contract is void if we do not have a vet assess the puppy within 72 hours of purchase.
- We would schedule a vet appointment prior to picking up the puppy so the puppy would be vetted within that time frame.
They provided me with contacts of previous buyers whom I have reached out to and gotten good responses. I know it's not necessarily anything, but there are like 51 5-star reviews on Google about them. All other breeders in the area have one or two reviews.
They host an annual Syrah Golden Day where they invite all owners of their puppies to come hang out and bring their dog....implying that they maintain connections and interest in their animals after they're sold.
Also one of the contacts I spoke to was a 60 year old woman who has had goldens and bred them herself for 40 years. She no longer breeds, but she did speak very highly of this breeder, her program, facility, and the general demeanor of the animals.
All of this sounds really good. I just don't want to get swept away by how good it sounds and end up with a diseased dog or something, ya know?
If someone could give 'em a once-over and let me know your thoughts, I'd really appreciate it.