Anyone ever own a Golden Retriever???

I have a chance to get a Golden Retriever puppy. He is appox. 3months old and purbred with papers. Not sure if I can handle him. I have one dog [jack russell] and a cat. All the research I have done has said they are good family pets. Although they shed and love to chew on everything. I feel If I can get through the house training part it might be better. What do you think? Bad or good.