Best selling author Lisa Scottoline has four Golden Retrievers and one Welsh Corgi. She writes about them like this, "When you have a house full of Goldens, you think to yourself, You know, we need a dog". And which dog causes all the trouble in her home? The Corgi. Which dog literally ate part of her finger? The Corgi. Which dog is on doggy Prozac? The Corgi.
This shows the big contrast between Golden Retriever temperaments and the temperaments of most other dog breeds. Although every dog is an individual, for the most part Golden Retrievers are calm, trainable and submissive. However, they need proper nutrition, grooming and exercise to get this good-natured and stay this good-natured. Golden Retrievers aren't the perfect dogs, but for many they are worth their weight in gold for their personalities. If you are ever saddled with a Golden Retriever, you could do a lot worse.
There are some negatives to living with Golden Retrievers that you should prepare yourself for. These will be mild for some people and calamities for others. Golden Retrievers need daily grooming, or they get matted. They shed more than other breeds. It has been said they have more of a doggy odor than other breeds. They also were bred to be Retrievers (hence the name), which means they have a compulsion to pick things up in their mouths and carry them to your home. This can mean they find a big dead rat and carry in into your living room, fully expecting to be showered with praise.
Golden Retrievers, because of their popularity, have been victims of their own success. Some unscrupulous breeders more concerned about how many puppies they can sell as opposed to how healthy the puppies are have over bred them. There is an effort of Golden Retriever breeders to try and reverse health problems that can be passed on through genes. Just to be on the safe side, expect your Golden Retriever to have skin problems, hip dysplasia, eye problems and heart problems.
On the whole, life with Golden Retrievers is a pleasant one, after the initial hyperactivity of puppy-hood (which, in a dog, lasts until they are at least two years old). Golden Retriever definitely need training, attention and vet care, but they adapt well to all three of these. The more you put into your Golden Retriever in terms of time, energy and training, the more you'll get. It is not accident that Golden Retrievers are often the dog of choice for therapy and rescue dogs.
If you look in the media or in advertising, a lot of times when a dog is needed to play a part, that part is played by a Golden Retriever. This shows you what these dogs are capable of. Since they are large dogs, if you are not sure of how to train them, please get a professional trainer to help you. Read dog training books and learn as much Golden Retriever information as you can.
There is no doubt that the Golden Retriever is a wonderful breed of dog, friendly, loyal, devoted, and trusting. A versatile breed, with affection, talent and intelligence, it is no surprise that the Golden Retriever is so popular. A Golden Retriever is an ideal sportsman's companion, family pet and gundog, guide or service dog. The Golden Retriever is a receptive, confident, committed and obedient dog.
The Golden Retriever is one of the easiest breeds to train. If you begin to apply rules when your golden retriever is young, he will easily fit into the routine and the rules that you’d like him to follow. Of course when training your dog it doesn't all have to be all work and no play. Golden Retrievers enjoy pleasing their masters, so obedience training can be fun. This breed is known for its obedience and eagerness, again making them ideal for training and for family pets. Training them to fetch is almost automatic, but they can also be taught easily to sit, stay, roll over and more. You must remember their sensitivity when training your Golden; you should never be overly harsh with this loving creature.
The Golden is one of the world's premier family companion dogs. They are the world's foremost family pet and playmate. They enjoy play sessions with their family, retrieving balls and other toys and the ideal environment for this dog is a family home with plenty of company and plenty of space. The Golden Retriever is not well suited for a two-career family, as they require an inordinate amount of human interaction and companionship and need plenty of attention from its owners and family. Goldens love to be loved, love to learn, are eager to please, and want to be a part of the family.
All dog breeds require a certain amount of grooming and care necessary to keep dogs and puppies looking at their best. Because the Golden Retriever sheds a fair amount he requires thorough brushing with a firm bristle brush daily. Goldens trust you to take good care of them and require regular training, daily exercise, grooming, a balanced diet and veterinary care. The Golden Retriever can live between 10 and 14 years with proper nutrition, medical care and excellent living conditions.
Every breed of dog has their share of health problems, and although for the most part they are healthy, sound, beautiful dogs the Golden Retriever is no exception. In short the Golden Retriever whilst usually a healthy and long-lived breed is not a cheap option where vet's bills are concerned and keeping your golden healthy is as important as keeping yourself healthy. Like most dogs, there are shots, annual check-ups, flea protection and heartworm protection required.
The Golden Retriever is quite possibly one of the friendliest animals on the planet when it comes to dog breeds. The beautiful Golden Retriever is a great family pet; they are friendly for children and very obedient. The Golden Retriever is, to sum it up, a robust but elegant dog, which combines very well the characteristics of both a hunter and a show dog. A perfect family dog the Golden Retriever is a playful, fun loving dog that is full of energy.
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