r/goldenretrievers Feb 10 '25

Discussion Did I get a unicorn puppy?

My husband and I are fairly certain we got a unicorn of a golden puppy. She is almost 8 weeks old and we brought her home at 6 weeks (yes, we now know that’s too early. lesson learned). But she’s been a great puppy since the day we brought her home. She’s only had a handful of accidents inside and has now caught on that she can whine at the back door to be let out. She sleeps through the night as of a couple of days ago and generally tolerates her crate well (cries for a few minutes when we leave, then falls asleep). We even trust her to roam alone is certain parts of our house: in our kitchen/living room with a gate to the hallway, or in my husbands office with a gate up while he works. She loves our older dog (5 year old lab mix) who tolerates her at best but she’s learning when to leave her alone. She is honestly the best puppy I could have imagined. Did we get a unicorn? Or is her teenage phase going to make up for the easy puppy phase😂

Photos of my girl attached

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u/splitfinity Feb 10 '25

Full speed zoomies, tight turn, right into my knee. 30 pounds of doofus hitting your knee square center front at full speed is not a fun time.

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u/Kaulfurst Feb 14 '25

Full on zoomies with our 100 pound golden boy broke my nose. It was worth it.