| Golden Retrievers like many dogs come in many | | | | the breeder directories. You can also contact the |
| colors but officially all the colors should at least be | | | | Golden Retrievers Club of America if you are US |
| a shade of "Gold". That's according to the | | | | based and they will be able to give you some |
| American Kennel Club definition of the breed. If | | | | good contacts (just be sure to refer to them as |
| you have seen any pictures of Golden Retrievers | | | | "English Cream Golden Retrievers" so they know |
| you will have surely seen some that are very | | | | what you are talking about!). If you are non-US |
| pale and appear white. You may really like the | | | | based just contact your national kennel club. Since |
| color and would ideally like to own one. Some | | | | English Creams are very popular most breeders |
| owners or breeders may tell you that they don't | | | | will be keen to advertise their new and upcoming |
| exist. I would disagree and will show you how you | | | | litters for this breed. You will probably want to |
| can make your search for these dogs a little | | | | locate breeders within driving distance and make |
| easier. | | | | sure they offer health certifications on the |
| Firstly, the UK kennel club breed definition includes | | | | puppies and parents. Hip Dysplasia (HD) and eye |
| the color "cream" in its definition of Golden | | | | checks, combined with puppy vaccinations are a |
| Retrievers. These are the white Goldens that | | | | minimum. Try to find out a little more about the |
| you've been seeing. Since the color is very | | | | puppy's parents - some breeders specialize only in |
| popular there are many breeders in America who | | | | cream Retrievers so you have a chance to gain |
| will breed white Retrievers often with champion | | | | plenty of knowledge about this Golden variation. |
| imported dogs from the UK. To assist your | | | | If you can't find any suitable breeders or dogs |
| search for white Goldens they are officially known | | | | near your home you can consider adopting a dog. |
| as "English Cream Golden Retrievers". Other | | | | You will need to locate your local animal and breed |
| non-official names for them include "British | | | | rescue centers and keep a look out for any |
| creams", "Snow Golden's" and "Angel Golden's" - | | | | cream Retrievers that come in. Bear in mind you |
| keep your ears open and you might find people | | | | will need some dog ownership experience as |
| who can help you with your search calling them | | | | some of these dogs have been neglected and |
| these names. | | | | require retraining. Failing that you will have to |
| Finding Your White Golden | | | | travel further afield to collect your dog - some |
| A good place to start is to run a search on the | | | | breeders are able to arrange delivery of your |
| internet for the most reputable breeders through | | | | new puppy so it is something to ask. |