Golden Retriever

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Golden Retrievers are immensely popular worldwide, but particularly in their native UK and in North America and Scandinavia. And with good reason! Golden Retrievers are easy to train, steady, and loving.

Training your Golden Retriever

Golden Retriever - a Loving, Large Family Dog

Golden Retrievers are a medium to medium/large dog breed. They reach a height between 20” to 24”. If a Golden Retriever could speak, they might say, “What can I do for you?” They are born people pleasers from hunting to tricks to family pet.

The Golden Retriever is AKC recognized with a coat color in varying shades of golden or cream with golden throughout the coat. They get their name, of course, from the color of their coat. They have a medium length, water repellent outer coat and a dense undercoat. Their coat is feathered. They require a daily brushing to prevent knots and they only need an occasional dry shampoo. You should only give them a wet bath if necessary.

Exercise and playful outside and calm indoors, the Golden Retriever is considered to be one of the best large dog breeds to have as a family pet. They are great with children and other dogs. Early socialization is recommended for birds and small non-canine pets because of their hunting history but they tend to get along with other animals as well. They are extremely easy to train, even for the dog novice. They love to learn and they are fast learners. They are best for active families as they need daily time to run and roam outdoors. If you are looking for an excellent hunting companion, the Golden Retriever is an awesome hunting dog.

Originating in the mid 1800s, some sources state England as their country of origin and others state Scotland as their county of origin. Lord Tweedmouth at Inverness-Shire, Scotland is said to have extensive records that show he developed the breed. Their ancestry includes the Water Spaniel, Retrievers, Setters and a Bloodhound. They were mainly used for hunting and retrieving and have an excellent sense of smell. They also make excellent therapy and guide dogs.

If you are in search of a large dog that is sweet, calm and affectionate and will be good with families that include other dogs or small children, it is hard to find a more pleasing, gentle large family dog. Exercise and play are important in their daily activities, but they will be just as happy relaxing inside with you at night.

By Evan Richer
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Golden Retriever Links

Gorgeous coloring page of two gorgeous Golden Retrievers

All about Golden Retrievers - for kids

http://www.akc.org/breeds/golden_retriever - American Kennel Club Breed Standard  

http://www.the-kennel-club.org.uk/discoverdogs/gundog/g819.htm - Kennel Club Breed Standard 

http://www.grca.org/default.htm - the Golden Retriever Club of America’s website, lots of info especially for those thinking of “Acquiring a Golden” (article) 

http://www.grca.org/acquiring.htm 

http://www.topgoldenretrieversites.net/autopost/index.html - photos, photos and more photos.  

http://www.almostheaven-golden-retriever-rescue.org/memory.html - just for fun – a Golden Retriever memory game (cards)