ElkRidge Goldens-English Golden Retrievers
ElkRidge Goldens-English Golden Retrievers
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      • Gemma
      • Charlie
      • Jenny
      • Cotton
      • JoJo
      • River
    • Gents
      • Harrison Lee
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      • Charlie & HL puppies
      • Sophie & Danube puppies
      • Upcoming litters
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  • Ladies
    • Ellie
    • Gemma
    • Charlie
    • Jenny
    • Cotton
    • JoJo
    • River
  • Gents
    • Harrison Lee
  • Available puppies
    • Charlie & HL puppies
    • Sophie & Danube puppies
    • Upcoming litters
  • Contact/Pricing/More Info
    • Contact & Pricing
    • Q&A
    • Training/Recommendations
    • What is PC,ENS & ESI
    • Spay/Neuter & Diet
    • Health testing explained
    • DNA Testing explained
  • Past Puppies

Common Questions answered

Feeding puppies

Puppies are ready for their new furever homes when they are 8 weeks old.

Puppy picks when puppies are between 7 to 7 1/2 weeks old

 Breakfast with me is at 7 am & Dinner at 7pm with random feedings throughout the day. They will learn your routine but is best for potty training to not feed after 7 pm. 

Puppies are eating Diamond Naturals Large Breed Puppy Lamb & Rice. Please follow the recommended feeding guidelines on the bag. You don't want your puppy to be too thin or to fat so adjust as needed. 3 to 4 feedings a day is good for younger puppies. When they get to about 6 months old twice a day feedings are fine. 

Puppy picks when puppies are between 7 to 7 1/2 weeks old

Puppies are ready for their new furever homes when they are 8 weeks old.

Puppy picks when puppies are between 7 to 7 1/2 weeks old

 ElkRidge Goldens will match your puppy to your family.  Your preference is taken into consideration but not always the deciding factor. It is about matching families with puppies. 

Puppies are ready for their new furever homes when they are 8 weeks old.

Puppies are ready for their new furever homes when they are 8 weeks old.

Puppies are ready for their new furever homes when they are 8 weeks old.

 If flying here to pick up your puppy, Great Falls International Airport is closest to us. To meet you at Bozeman/Yellowstone International Airport is an additional fee.

Ground transportation & Flight Nannies are an additional fee. 

Puppies are born & raised in my home

Puppies are born & raised in my home

Puppies are ready for their new furever homes when they are 8 weeks old.

 Puppies are born  inside my home. Weather permitting at around 5 weeks of age they will start spending time outdoors during the day but still sleep inside at night in their own bedroom. 

Vaccinations & Deworming

Puppies are born & raised in my home

Vaccinations & Deworming

 ElkRidge Goldens Puppies will have age appropriate vaccinations & deworming's. They will also be micro chipped and come with AKC registration papers. 

Puppy Culture, ENS &ESI

Puppies are born & raised in my home

Vaccinations & Deworming

 We utilize Puppy Culture , Early Neurological stimulation & Early Scent Introduction.  Along with sound desensitization and confidence building.

Puppy Pictures

Crate Training

Crate Training

Random puppy pictures and videos are posted often on FaceBook with new pictures every week to 2 weeks posted on the website. 

Crate Training

Crate Training

Crate Training

 We introduce all puppies to crate training.

Holding Fee

Crate Training

Holding Fee

Holding Fee goes directly toward the purchase of your puppy. 

a little about goldens

Shedding

Bathing/Grooming

Bathing/Grooming

 Goldens are known for their heavy shedding.  

While they shed year-round, they will have two yearly “blow outs” whereby they shed their undercoat and grow in a new seasonal one.

Daily grooming with a shedding brush or glove helps catch some of that fur. 

Bathing/Grooming

Bathing/Grooming

Bathing/Grooming

 

Overbathing is very bad for them and can cause skin conditions. 

Owners should only bath when necessary, 

Ears will need regular checks and cleaning to prevent infection and tooth brushing will also need to occur to keep breath minty fresh!

Nails will need to be clipped to prevent them from getting too long. 

Products I use

Bathing/Grooming

Heath concerns in the breed.

Dawn Dish Soap for bathing.

Horse mane and tail comb for the tail & feathers.

Horse curry comb for brushing.

Nail clippers.


There are many different items available for grooming. You'll just have to take a look and find what works best for you =)

Heath concerns in the breed.

Heath concerns in the breed.

Heath concerns in the breed.

Dysplasia, Cancer, Heart disease, cataracts.  

What's the difference

Heath concerns in the breed.

What's the difference

 

English  Golden Retrievers have a broad head and body, but are the smallest of the three.

 They are easy to spot with their round, dark eyes and generally lighter coats.


 In comparison, American and Canadian Golden Retrievers are often darker and taller. Canadian Goldens also tend to be slightly slimmer than their American and English cousins. 

 

While they are all descended from the same original bloodline, transatlantic breeding has caused variations in the breed and breed standards.

Despite their  different appearance, personality variations are uncommon, and all three bloodlines have similar temperaments.

Exercise for adults

Heath concerns in the breed.

What's the difference

 

On average, this breed needs around two walks each day, 30 minutes each in length. Try to keep these walks varied to keep their interest and prevent them from getting bored.

Although very good natured, like any other breed, they will grow bored if their exercise needs are not met (this can lead to problem behaviors such as destructive behavior and barking).


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