Results: Golden Retriever Survey
1.
1.
Do you think Golden Retrievers are a good dog to own?
Yes
86%
•
1170 votes
No
14%
•
188 votes
2.
2.
Would you consider buying a Golden Retriever? Yes, because they are known as a
22%
•
304 votes
Yes, because I just love the breed
26%
•
350 votes
No, because they are too energetic and require a lot of attention
19%
•
260 votes
I am undecided
25%
•
346 votes
Other (please specify)
7%
•
98 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| no | 0.29% | 4 |
| not a dog person | 0.22% | 3 |
| 0.15% | 2 | |
| na | 0.15% | 2 |
| n/a | 0.15% | 2 |
| idont like pets | 0.07% | 1 |
| no, i ama small dog fan | 0.07% | 1 |
| i like mutts better and from shelters | 0.07% | 1 |
| i don't believe in buying dogs. there's enough at the animal shelters that need homes. | 0.07% | 1 |
| no, because they aren't a good working dog | 0.07% | 1 |
| they shed too much hair | 0.07% | 1 |
| i'm not a dog person | 0.07% | 1 |
| i would adopt instead of buying. | 0.07% | 1 |
| they are too big and i am allergic | 0.07% | 1 |
| not unless they were from a shelter | 0.07% | 1 |
| nice dogs but they shed. | 0.07% | 1 |
| no pets allowed | 0.07% | 1 |
| i would never buy any dog. i would rescue from a local shelter | 0.07% | 1 |
| no a dog fan | 0.07% | 1 |
| no, because i can only handle one and they're not my very favorite | 0.07% | 1 |
| no because of pet allergies | 0.07% | 1 |
| n/a i am allergic | 0.07% | 1 |
| i already have a dog. | 0.07% | 1 |
| i have no room for a big dog | 0.07% | 1 |
| not a pet lover 4 myself | 0.07% | 1 |
| no. i do not like dogs. | 0.07% | 1 |
| no because i wouldnt be able to take care of one properly due to disabilities and im a cat person | 0.07% | 1 |
| no pets | 0.07% | 1 |
| not interested in owning a pet | 0.07% | 1 |
| had one, she was a great friend and dog :) | 0.07% | 1 |
| i hate dogs. | 0.07% | 1 |
| any animal requires attention but a golden just isn't my breed of choice | 0.07% | 1 |
| too big | 0.07% | 1 |
| already have one...0 | 0.07% | 1 |
| don't want a pet | 0.07% | 1 |
| no, i will not buy from a breeder. adopt from a shelter or rescue!! | 0.07% | 1 |
| i have energetic dogs. but i think golden retrievers are annoying and overbred. | 0.07% | 1 |
| not at this point in my life | 0.07% | 1 |
| i like chihuahuas because they are small | 0.07% | 1 |
| already have a dog | 0.07% | 1 |
| no, because pure breeds have too many medical problems due to excessive inbreeding. | 0.07% | 1 |
| too hairy | 0.07% | 1 |
| not a pet person | 0.07% | 1 |
| i do not buy dogs | 0.07% | 1 |
| cant afford it | 0.07% | 1 |
| i luv cats | 0.07% | 1 |
| small dogs | 0.07% | 1 |
| i would take a dog from the rescue,if i could have a dog | 0.07% | 1 |
| no, because i love basset hounds | 0.07% | 1 |
| no, i do not want a dog as a pet | 0.07% | 1 |
| i don't like a big dog | 0.07% | 1 |
| don't like dogs | 0.07% | 1 |
| not interested in getting another dog | 0.07% | 1 |
| i do not want a dog | 0.07% | 1 |
| consider, yes, but wouldn't intentionally. i prefer small dogs these days. had a collie growing up and he was awesome, but we also had a large house and yard. these days houses and yards are a lot smaller. plus, we can barely feed ourselves anymore | 0.07% | 1 |
| no, because they just aren't one of the dog breeds i am personally interested in | 0.07% | 1 |
| no. i hate dogs | 0.07% | 1 |
| i own a different breed | 0.07% | 1 |
| no...period! | 0.07% | 1 |
| i'd never buy any pet. don't shop, adopt!! | 0.07% | 1 |
| allergic... | 0.07% | 1 |
| i would adopt, not buy. | 0.07% | 1 |
| don't want a dog | 0.07% | 1 |
| i don't buy dogs, there are too many without homes to rescue | 0.07% | 1 |
| i live in an apartment and not fair to the dog | 0.07% | 1 |
| no we have beagles | 0.07% | 1 |
| no, because i don't particularly like that breed of dog. no offense. they shed a lot, tend to drool a lot. and can be hard to train and very stubborn. | 0.07% | 1 |
| no because one bit off my friends face | 0.07% | 1 |
| i do not buy dogs - there are too many that are homeless that need homes | 0.07% | 1 |
| i wouldn't "buy" a dog, but rescue one. | 0.07% | 1 |
| nice dog but they shed too much; poodle is better indoor dog. | 0.07% | 1 |
| if i was going to buy a dog - yes. | 0.07% | 1 |
| city ordinance prevents me from owning more dogs. | 0.07% | 1 |
| i prefer cats. | 0.07% | 1 |
| dont want any more pets | 0.07% | 1 |
| i am a cat person | 0.07% | 1 |
| we do have a golden retriever and she is very sweet. | 0.07% | 1 |
| no because i don't like dogs | 0.07% | 1 |
| i have a cat only | 0.07% | 1 |
| love pits | 0.07% | 1 |
| don't have enough yard space to. | 0.07% | 1 |
| just no | 0.07% | 1 |
| i have a golden mix now | 0.07% | 1 |
| would not buy a dog, would get it from a shelter | 0.07% | 1 |
| i like them, but they are not for me | 0.07% | 1 |
| cats | 0.07% | 1 |
| too large of breed for me to handle | 0.07% | 1 |
| they are too large and require a large space for exerciser | 0.07% | 1 |
| they are wonderful dogs...they just shed too much!! | 0.07% | 1 |
| no they are ugly | 0.07% | 1 |
3.
3.
Have you previously or currently owned a Golden Retriever? Yes
19%
•
263 votes
No
81%
•
1095 votes
4.
4.
What is the maximum you would pay for a purebred Golden Retriever? $300-$400
50%
•
678 votes
$400-$500
13%
•
178 votes
$500-$600
9%
•
124 votes
$1000+
4%
•
49 votes
Other (please specify)
24%
•
329 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0 | 2.58% | 35 |
| n/a | 2.58% | 35 |
| none | 1.47% | 20 |
| na | 1.47% | 20 |
| nothing | 1.18% | 16 |
| 0.96% | 13 | |
| 100 | 0.52% | 7 |
| $0 | 0.44% | 6 |
| free | 0.29% | 4 |
| 50 | 0.29% | 4 |
| not sure | 0.29% | 4 |
| no idea | 0.29% | 4 |
| 20 | 0.22% | 3 |
| not interested | 0.15% | 2 |
| adoption fees | 0.15% | 2 |
| zero | 0.15% | 2 |
| i would adopt | 0.15% | 2 |
| no | 0.15% | 2 |
| would not buy one | 0.15% | 2 |
| $50 | 0.15% | 2 |
| adoption | 0.15% | 2 |
| adopt | 0.15% | 2 |
| get a shelter dog! | 0.07% | 1 |
| i wouldn't pay for a purebred - there are plenty in shelters, etc, that need homes. even for those looking for a yonuger dog. | 0.07% | 1 |
| nothing because i would not want one | 0.07% | 1 |
| would not pay for a dog rescue from spca | 0.07% | 1 |
| i do not buy dogs - i rescue them | 0.07% | 1 |
| don't want a dog | 0.07% | 1 |
| i do not buy pure breed animals. i rescue from shelters only | 0.07% | 1 |
| i don't pay for overbred animals, i adopt | 0.07% | 1 |
| i would not buy. | 0.07% | 1 |
| don't know the value | 0.07% | 1 |
| get from humane society | 0.07% | 1 |
| as i said; -and not because of money- i would rescue an older dog | 0.07% | 1 |
| less than that. | 0.07% | 1 |
| idk | 0.07% | 1 |
| $100 | 0.07% | 1 |
| don't buy purebred dogs. mutts need love, too! | 0.07% | 1 |
| not sure i would pay anything at all, possibly rescue though. | 0.07% | 1 |
| go to a rescue | 0.07% | 1 |
| i wouldn't - always adopt from shelters | 0.07% | 1 |
| dont know | 0.07% | 1 |
| i don't pay for dogs, unless at a pound or such | 0.07% | 1 |
| not any of the above | 0.07% | 1 |
| nothing because i don't want one | 0.07% | 1 |
| not a dog person | 0.07% | 1 |
| nothing i have 3 dogs | 0.07% | 1 |
| i wouldn't | 0.07% | 1 |
| nothing don't like a big dog | 0.07% | 1 |
| i don't want a golden retriever & therefore woudn't pay for on | 0.07% | 1 |
| saved from a shelther | 0.07% | 1 |
| we never buy our dogs. we always adopt from the local shelter. | 0.07% | 1 |
| not a dime! | 0.07% | 1 |
| nothing wouldnt have one | 0.07% | 1 |
| i don't want one | 0.07% | 1 |
| for free | 0.07% | 1 |
| get from a pound | 0.07% | 1 |
| more than likely $50 to $100. i like raising my own puppies to be good dogs. | 0.07% | 1 |
| would not buy | 0.07% | 1 |
| i wouldn't pay... i adopt | 0.07% | 1 |
| all my dogs are rescue dogs. you shouyld visit the humane society | 0.07% | 1 |
| no purebread | 0.07% | 1 |
| will not buy | 0.07% | 1 |
| i don't agree with buying dogs. | 0.07% | 1 |
| $0 would never get a dog | 0.07% | 1 |
| wouldn't buy one | 0.07% | 1 |
| would rather adopt | 0.07% | 1 |
| i wouldn't pay to buy a dog | 0.07% | 1 |
| i'd rather adopt a dog from the shelter | 0.07% | 1 |
| i am a cat person | 0.07% | 1 |
| get my animals from the local shelter | 0.07% | 1 |
| free or not at all | 0.07% | 1 |
| i wouldn't i'd go to the shelter | 0.07% | 1 |
| no. | 0.07% | 1 |
| don't want a dog - been there, done that | 0.07% | 1 |
| dont own dogs | 0.07% | 1 |
| i would not pay for a golden retriever without first looking to rescue one. | 0.07% | 1 |
| cat lover | 0.07% | 1 |
| i dont want a dog...i like cats much better | 0.07% | 1 |
| n-a | 0.07% | 1 |
| don't want to have a dog | 0.07% | 1 |
| go to any shelter and adopt one for free | 0.07% | 1 |
| none of the above | 0.07% | 1 |
| i have no idea | 0.07% | 1 |
| not alot | 0.07% | 1 |
| i would not pay for a retriever, or any other animal for that matter | 0.07% | 1 |
| $0 i dont buy, i adopt! check out your local shelter and ask around | 0.07% | 1 |
| none. buying purebreds is stupid | 0.07% | 1 |
| people give there dogs away for free on kijiji.... | 0.07% | 1 |
| get one from a shelter | 0.07% | 1 |
| shelter dogs for me only. | 0.07% | 1 |
| probably wouldn't own one. | 0.07% | 1 |
| would not pay for dog of any kind | 0.07% | 1 |
| n a | 0.07% | 1 |
| i don't know how much they are. | 0.07% | 1 |
| 75 | 0.07% | 1 |
| non | 0.07% | 1 |
| rescuing dogs is the way to go | 0.07% | 1 |
| zero. would not buy one.. get a rescue | 0.07% | 1 |
| nothing! there are plenty of purebred dogs in shelters and rescues all over. | 0.07% | 1 |
| would not buy a dog | 0.07% | 1 |
| free maybe | 0.07% | 1 |
| would recue from pound | 0.07% | 1 |
| $1 | 0.07% | 1 |
| 200 | 0.07% | 1 |
| no dogs. | 0.07% | 1 |
| there are plenty of dogs needing adoption - i wouldn't pay anything | 0.07% | 1 |
| i would adopt one from the local humane society/dog pound. yes, purebred dogs end up there, too. | 0.07% | 1 |
| puppies are free | 0.07% | 1 |
| nothing a rescue dog | 0.07% | 1 |
| adopt from a shelter | 0.07% | 1 |
| i would adopt from a rescue org | 0.07% | 1 |
| i wouldn't own a golden. | 0.07% | 1 |
| i would never buy a purebreed. there are thousand of animals being killed in shelters everyday already. | 0.07% | 1 |
| don't want another one..pit bulls are better | 0.07% | 1 |
| 0$ | 0.07% | 1 |
| adopt from a shelter!!!!! | 0.07% | 1 |
| less than this...adopt a dog from the shelter | 0.07% | 1 |
| rescue, adopt | 0.07% | 1 |
| none-i don't like dogs | 0.07% | 1 |
| dont want dogs | 0.07% | 1 |
| i would never buy a purebred dog. | 0.07% | 1 |
| i would only rescue a golden retriever for $300 or less | 0.07% | 1 |
| don't want one, would get a shelter dog if i wanted a dog. | 0.07% | 1 |
| prefer rescue animals | 0.07% | 1 |
| not applicable | 0.07% | 1 |
| none i would never buy a dog when there are so many waiting to be rescued | 0.07% | 1 |
| i'd adopt from shelter | 0.07% | 1 |
| try to adopt | 0.07% | 1 |
| i would adopt a rescue dog instead | 0.07% | 1 |
| would not pay for a dog. i only rescue dogs who are in need of a good home. | 0.07% | 1 |
| 200.00 | 0.07% | 1 |
| i am not a dog lover | 0.07% | 1 |
| i don't get purebred dogs. | 0.07% | 1 |
| i would go to a pound and adopt. | 0.07% | 1 |
| would not pay for a dog | 0.07% | 1 |
| i'd try to find one at my local animal shelter. | 0.07% | 1 |
| $0 i dont want a dog | 0.07% | 1 |
| would not pay for a dog of any kind | 0.07% | 1 |
| undecided | 0.07% | 1 |
| i usually prefer not to buy a dog but rescue instead. | 0.07% | 1 |
| pet shelter | 0.07% | 1 |
| would rescue one | 0.07% | 1 |
| we rescued on my neighbor was going to just thorugh out on the street | 0.07% | 1 |
| i don't know | 0.07% | 1 |
| free zero | 0.07% | 1 |
| id adopt not buy an animal | 0.07% | 1 |
| less than $50. | 0.07% | 1 |
| adopt from shelter | 0.07% | 1 |
| i would never buy a dog from a breeder!! | 0.07% | 1 |
| i would adopt from a shelter or breed rescue | 0.07% | 1 |
| wouldnt pay adopt | 0.07% | 1 |
| probally get one from a shelter | 0.07% | 1 |
| i would adopt from a shelter or rescue. | 0.07% | 1 |
| under 200 | 0.07% | 1 |
| will only go to pound | 0.07% | 1 |
| you'd have to pay me to own one. | 0.07% | 1 |
| wouldn't pay | 0.07% | 1 |
| i do not want a dog | 0.07% | 1 |
| nothing, i would visit a shelter | 0.07% | 1 |
| would not get one | 0.07% | 1 |
| rescues are a better way to go. | 0.07% | 1 |
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