Group: Sporting

Weight: male: 65-75, female: 55-65 lbs

Height: male: 23-24, female: 21.5-22.5 inches



History

The Golden Retriever has its origin in the region of the British Isles. It is believed that they came about from crosses between yellow Flat-Coated Retrievers, light-coated Tweed Water Spaniels, other spaniels, setters and even the Newfoundland and even maybe the Bloodhound. Initially these dogs were first presented as a Golden Flat-Coat. The Golden Flat-Coat is one of the leading family companion dogs in the world today. The Golden Retrievers are also wonderful bird dogs - both land and in the water. These dogs have excellent noses. Apart from hunting and tracking, they are also being used for narcotics detection. Seeing that these dogs are eager to please their owners, and love to bestow affection on their owners - they make wonderful guide dogs for the blind.

Characteristics

Golden Retrievers are beautiful, but also lively dogs. This breed is the leading family dog in the world today. They are strong dogs, and also very well balanced. Golden Retrievers are well known for their hunting abilities - both on land and in the water. The Golden Retriever is a very sensitive, but also supple dog.

Temperament

It is well known that the Golden Retrievers are an extremely popular dog breed. Golden Retrievers are very stable. They are very gentle dogs, and very keen to please their owners. These dogs make superb companions and pets for the family. They are very fond of giving and receiving attention. Golden Retriever is very trustworthy and faithful dog. In general they have good manners, and a very good nature. These dogs are also very fond of playing. If you cannot commit enough time to your dog, the Golden Retriever is not an option for you. These dogs adore the company of people. They also love to swim and be in the water.

Care

Grooming needs for these dogs are only moderate. Their coats require a good brushing twice a week. This should be done more often when they are shedding more. It is advised that you trim the hair around their bottoms as well for hygienic reasons. The ears of these dogs should also be checked, just to make sure that they are clean and dry. In return, this will help to reduce infection risks. If you are suffering from allergies, the Golden Retriever might not be a good dog as a family pet seeing that they tend to shed quite a bit. For more detailed info, take a look at the Golden Retriever Grooming page.

Training

Golden Retriever is highly trainable, and people agree that they are one of the easiest breeds to train. They tend to do very well in obedience training. Some of these dogs' talents include competitive obedience, narcotic detection and the performing of tricks.

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