If you have a Golden Retriever or are looking to adopt one then The Golden Retriever Club of America is right up your alley. A great source for rearing, training, health, adoption and pretty much any other pertinent subject on Golden Retrievers. The site even includes an "ask an expert" section which makes it more than worthy of a bookmark. Also great if you would like to participate in local events, competitions, and gatherings with other Golden Retriever owners.
Their mission statement,
"The Golden Retriever Club of America (GRCA) was established in 1938 to protect and advance the interests of this breed in the United States. We hope you will learn enough, through reading this website, to be an informed consumer prior to buying a Golden Retriever puppy.
Your puppy's purchase price may be a smidgen of what you spend over its lifetime. Think ahead to 10-12 years of veterinary bills and the importance of choosing a puppy whose ancestors have been screened for common health issues which have a genetic basis.
AKC registration simply means the sire and dam of your Golden Retriever are the same breed. It does NOT guarantee health, temperament, structural soundess or breeding quality.
The best source of a healthy, well-socialized puppy is a conscientious breeder with a long-term commitment to the breed and a reputation to uphold."
(Source: The Golden Retriever Club of America)