Golden Retrievers are known for their gentle well-mannered temperament, making them easy to train and loyal companion dogs, because of this they make a wonderful addition to any family. They have energy and endurance that was Originally bred in to them as they worked as retrievers for hunters. They have a high level of energy so it is important to burn off this excess by giving them plenty of exercise!

Golden Retrievers are not for people who are going to be gone over 8 hours a day as this would be cruel to say the least. They have a big appetite requiring lots of food. Golden Retrievers are a large athletic type of dog breed, but are slightly longer than they are tall. Being a kind, affectionate and beautiful dog they love nothing more than being in your company.

Golden retrievers are friendly to just about everyone and other dogs. Being placid by nature they dont bark as often as other dogs, which will please the neighbours, but startle them and they will bark. Although they are more than likely to defend their loved ones in a life-threatening situation, they are not by nature suspicious of strangers or protective, which makes them unsuited to any sort of guard work.

Great care should be taken when training your Golden retriever as they can be sensitive and tend to worry so just be aware of their needs. Because of their intelligence they are easily trained, also due to Golden Retrievers athleticism and desire to please their handlers they generally excel in obedience trials. They are also very competitive in agility and other performance events.

A well-bred Golden Retriever is gentle, kind, loving, loyal, happy, confident and outgoing. As part of Family fun Golden retrievers love nothing more than good old common dog games, such as catching a Frisbee or tennis ball and going for long walks. Teaching them tricks is quite easy as well and its great to see your children’s faces light up with pleasure at seeing their dog perform the latest trick.

Care and maintenance is Important and regular brushing helps to promote a shiny, healthy coat and decreases shedding. This is also an opportune time to find those nasty mats that can be painful for your pet. It is important to brush them regularly, at least 3 or 4 times a week and this will help in reducing shedding. Golden Retriever’s have heavy sheds twice a year, but they do shed all year long.

You couldn’t wish for a better companion than a Golden Retriever. They are the type of dog that will give you more pleasure and loving obedience than you could ever repay them with.

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