[Ramses' Dad]

Sorry, but this advice is quite off. If you decide to buy a puppy, read up on the forums about purchasing a puppy and make sure to buy from a COE breeder. A COE breeder will not always have both parents. And meeting the dogs parents one time will not give you any idea of what their temperment is or health conditions. Also, have same sex dogs is NOT a good idea no matter what breed they are.[/quote]

I have 6 dogs of same sex, all male, with zero issues. and i purchased my golden from a highly regarded breeder that that was recommended to me by other well known breeders in my area. he did not have the parents on site. while it is true in many cases it is not necessary, it does provide a nice piece of mind. In my case it turns out my golden's parents both had pretty sever medical issues leaving my golden with severe hip dysplasia, skin conditions, and undescended testicles. So, it would have been nice to know that first hand. Never mind that he was a highly regarded AKC breeder. People are people. It was later discovered he was engaging in cruel backyard breeding practices unbeknownst to everyone for years! made local news in las vegas. so NO, the advice is not off