The Golden Retriever

 In a dog’s world, Golden Retrievers are simply the fatal attraction. They are a popular dog breed, making great pets, hunting dogs, obedience competitors, show dogs, and even a combination of all these skills.  No matter what your reason to own a Golden Retriever may be, you’ll have an excellent dog that will live up to it’s potential and more. 

Golden Retrievers are usually calm, well mannered, and extremely affectionate.  They are easy to train as they are very intelligent, and great for those who need a companion.  Golden’s are also loyal to their owners, lovable, and great with children of all ages.  They also make good watchdogs as well, as they will bark loudly and let you know when a stranger is near. 

Just like other dogs, Golden Retrievers will shed their hair throughout the year and even more in the spring – regardless of how many times you brush them during the day.  They also like to be near and preferably in the water, similar to Labs.  If you have any type of water on or near your property, your Golden Retriever will want to be in it, and tend to be either wet or muddy quite often – which is not always convenient for you. 

If you are always on the go or never at home, you shouldn’t get a Golden Retriever.  If you prefer cats over dogs, you should look into another breed.  Golden Retrievers crave attention and admiration, and are not happy if you leave them at home by themselves for long periods of time.  Golden’s need attention, and want to be around you at all times. If you spend a lot of time at home on the other hand, or have kids, a Golden Retriever might be a perfect addition to your family.

A lot of people prefer to get a puppy and raise it themselves.  This way, the puppy will grow up with the skills they have taught him. This is a great idea and very rewarding, although it can consume a lot of your time and tend to be very frustrating at times.  Those who don’t have a lot of time to spare or tend to get easily frustrated, shouldn’t get a puppy.  Instead, they should look towards an older Golden Retriever who has already been house broken and trained. 

Golden Retrievers are a lovely breed, and they can provide you with the companion you have been looking for.  They can participate in several activities with you as well, such as hiking, camping, and walking.  Golden’s love the outdoors, and they love just getting out there and doing things with you and your family.  If you include your Golden Retriever in family activities – you’ll have a friend for life who will quickly grow on you over the years.

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