Golden Retriever

Posted on 28. May, 2009 by in Dog Breeds, Dog Breeds G, Medium Sized Dog Breeds, Scottish Dog Breeds, Short Coat Dog Breeds, Sporting Dogs, Straight Coat Dog Breeds


Golden Retriever

The Golden Retriever was first developed in the British Islands. The breed comes from crosses between the Flat-Coated Retriever, Spaniel breeds, Setters, the Newfoundland and possibly the Bloodhound. This breed was first shown as the Golden Flat-Coat.

Highly obedient, the Golden Retriever as been used for many tasks like hunting and tracking, but also for narcotics detection, guiding blind people and service dog for the disabled.

Breed Group

Sporting

Size

Male: 23-24 inches

Female: 21½-22½ inches

WeightGolden Retriever

Male: 65-75 lbs

Female: 55-65 lbs

Color(s)

The Golden Retriever can come in any shades of golden and feathering can be lighter.

Coat

The Golden Retriever’s outer coat is lying close to body, stiff and tough, but never coarse. It can be straight or wavy with moderate feathering on back of forelegs and under the body. Feathering is heavier on back of thighs, under the tail and front of the neck. Hairs on the front of legs, paws and on the head are short and smooth.

Life Expectancy

About 10 – 12 years.

Golden Retriever puppyPersonality

These lovable dogs are known for their great charm and their high intelligence. In fact, the Golden Retriever, eager to please, is very easy to train and excels in obedience competitions. Well-mannered, sweet, patient and gentle with children, this breed makes an outstanding family dog.

The Golden Retriever is loyal and confident, loving and cheerful. This dog is friendly with everyone which makes it a poor guard dog. It constantly needs to be around people to be happy.

Care

The Golden Retriever is prone to hip dysplasia, congenital eye defects and skin allergies. The parents should be checked for heart problems. The Golden Retriever is very easy to take care of. It needs to be brushed, combed and dry shampooed regularly, but bathed only when necessary. This breed is an average shedder.

TrainingGolden Retriever puppy

The Golden Retriever will thrive if the training is done softly. As it is eager to please its master, this breed is very easy to train and excels at obedience competitions.

Activity

The Golden Retriever is a very energetic dog that needs daily vigorous exercise. It will enjoy activities like running alongside you or your bicycle, swimming or retrieving.

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5 Responses to “Golden Retriever”

  1. Garrett Hunter

    30. May, 2009

    I think golden retrievers are on of the smartest dog in the world I dont have a retriver I am thinking of getting one for my next breed of dog I heard they are the most respectful dog ever and they are very nice My cousin has a golden retriver that dog is sure smart.

  2. Linzy

    05. Jan, 2010

    The Life Expectancy of a golden reteriver say
    “About 10 – 12 years.” I had a golden who was put down when he was 17 years. Thats way off the normal rate and he had liver problems.

  3. holly

    11. Jan, 2010

    hiiiiiii i really luv all dogs and i think golden retrievers are soooooooooo awsome

  4. Tess

    25. Apr, 2011

    I have had two. My first lived 16 years and passed away of simple old age. Our second is almost 6. They are puppies their entire life. They are the most loving and sweet companions, no trouble, and yes so eager to please. They tend to gain weight and it is best to keep their weight down. They are seriously the best dogs.

  5. William

    05. Jul, 2011

    GOLDEN RETRIEVER RULES! COME ON EVERYONE VOTE FOR THIS BEST BREED OF DOG IN THE WORLD, GOLDEN RETRIEVER.

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