Have the breeder discuss these with you. Not all responsible breeders offer a guarantee but many offer partial or full refunds, or another puppy if yours develops a problem that interferes with its quality of life. Most serious breeders compete on some level with their dogs to see if the stock they have is really worth perpetuating. Conformation competition judges the form and function of the dog as it gaits for the judge. Ch. before their name.
Obedience is another area where dogs are tested.
The first three are found after the dog's name and the last is in front. Field work is also a natural arena for Goldens. Most dogs in a promising pedigree will be titled. If a female Golden is bred every season repeatedly it may be an indication that profit is the breeder's primary motive. You should always receive information on BOTH parents, but many breeders will send their females out to be bred or even fly in semen to get the best possible results.