Choosing a Golden Retriever Puppy

Since I told you about all my goldens, I would like to give some advise on choosing a puppy. As I mentioned in my last post, Rusty was my first. He was only 5 weeks old when I got him. He was the puppy who stayed to himself and wasn't interacting with the rest of the litter. I suggest to pick a puppy who does interact  with the others because that is the basis of how he will be  throughout his life. Don't get me wrong, he wasn't mean, but he did like to go to his special places to be alone at times. His favorite spot was in the bathroom under the toilet, until he couldn't fit anymore, but there were times when he could be affectionate. He loved me. He wasn't real fond of my kids though, especially my son. He never nipped at them, but had a low tolerance  for them. They all have their own personalities, just like people and we love them for who they are, but how they act as puppies will give you an idea of how they will be as adults. That is what I found to be true after owning  goldens for 35 years. It is all what you are looking for in a puppy. I think if you have kids, I would look for a puppy who is romping and playing with the other puppies, otherwise if you just want a good companion, it doesn't matter, because that is what Rusty was to me  until the day he passed away.