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[quote=Anonymous]NP.  I have never heard of a breeder holding back dogs for almost a year, "training" them, and then selling them at a premium.  It may be fine but it is not the norm, and the dog's behavior sounds sketchy.  Do these dogs have free run of the house they live in?  How often are they crated?  I would want to better understand how they are being cared for.

OP, you also sound like you don't really want a dog.  You want a chill loving animal that lies around and is soothing.  Dogs are that, but they are many other things too.  They are a LOT of work, and while they do calm down as they age that usually takes years.  An 11-month-old is still a very young dog and I would definitely not assume it's "chill."  Also, while Goldens are lovely, they are huge and they shed a ton.  If you are set on a dog it sounds like a smaller one may be a better fit.

Your kids are also old enough that if they are the ones begging for a dog, they should do a lot of the dog care.  This is a reasonable expectation for them at this age, and given that they seem to be driving this.[/quote]

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