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 Breed Group:
Sporting
Weight:
male: 65-75, female: 55-65 lbs
Height:
male: 23-24, female: 21.5-22.5
inches
Color(s):
various shades of gold
Coat:
The Golden Retriever has a double
coat that is water repellent and weather resistant.
The outer coat is firm, resilient, and can be wavy
or straight. The tail and legs are feathered with
longer hair. The under coat is dense and soft in
texture. The coat color is rich, lustrous, and
varies in shades of cream to gold. The Golden is a
heavy shedder.
Overview:
The Golden Retriever was
developed in Britain during the 1800's. The man
responsible for this illustrious breed, Lord
Tweedmouth, wanted a dog that was loyal, kind,
spirited, and energetic. He also wanted a dog with a
love for water and the ability to retrieve. Golden
Retrievers are the embodiment of beauty and brains.
Character:
The Golden Retriever is a
gorgeous, large, and energetic breed. They are the
world's foremost family pet and companion. They are
sturdy, well proportioned, and are well known for
their hunting capabilities on land and in the water.
The Golden is perceptive and agile.
Temperament:
Golden Retrievers are
loveable, polite, and highly intelligent. They exude
charm and confidence. They are sweet, eager to
please, and devoted family companions. They do not
do well if left alone for extended periods of time
or they will become mischievous and destructive.
They have a tendency to be overly exuberant and
distractible. They are always gentle and patient
with children. They are friendly with other pets. In
fact, they are friendly with everyone. They tend to
bark as a form of greeting. The Golden Retriever is
not well suited for a two career family as they
require an inordinate amount of human interaction
and companionship.
Care:
The Golden Retriever requires
daily and thorough brushing with a firm bristle
brush. They should be dry shampooed regularly, and
bathed only when absolutely necessary with a mild
shampoo. They are prone to hip dysplasia, cataracts,
and skin allergies. It is important to not over feed
the Golden Retriever, as they have a tendency to
gain weight.
Training:
The Golden Retriever is one
of the easiest breeds to train. They excel in
obedience and are popular therapy and service dogs.
They have many talents including competitive
obedience, narcotic detection, agility, and
performing tricks.
Activity:
The Golden Retriever requires
daily exercise. They enjoy play sessions with their
family, retrieving balls and other toys. They will
do okay in an apartment dwelling provided they are
sufficiently exercised. Golden Retrievers are
moderately active indoors and does best with a
medium to large sized securely fenced yard.
Ownership: If
you are looking for
Golden Retriever puppies for sale from reputable
Golden Retriever breeders or to adopt a Golden
Retriever from a
Golden Retriever rescue then make sure you
understand as much about the
dog breeds you are interested in as you can.
Every puppy breed is different. Begin your research
by reading the breed information about the Golden
Retriever puppy above. Search our dog breeds section
to find
Golden Retriever puppies,
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