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Golden Retriever
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Golden Retriever

Other names: Yellow Retriever, Golden Flat Coat

Hunting, tracking, retrieving, narcotics detection, agility, competitive obedience, performing tricks.

Size
Large
Height · Male
56–61 cm
Height · Female
51–56 cm
Weight · Male
35–40 kg
Weight · Female
30–35 kg
Life expectancy
10–13 years
Litter
6–10 puppies
FCI
FCI group 8 · 8 · n.º 111
AKC
Non-Sporting Group · #2
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Traits

Activity

Energy level
Playfulness
Jogging partner

Social

Affection with family
Good with other dogs
Good with other pets
Friendly to strangers
Social needs

At home

Cold tolerance
Heat tolerance
Tendency to bark
Tendency to dig
Drooling
Snoring

Care

Ease of grooming

Training

Trainability
Obedience
Learning ability
Problem solving
Intelligence

Guarding

Guard dog
Watchdog

Temperament

Golden Retrievers are loveable, polite, and highly intelligent. They exude charm and confidence. They are sweet, eager to please, and devoted family companions. They do not do well if left alone for extended periods of time or they will become mischievous and destructive. They have a tendency to be overly exuberant and distractible. They are always gentle and patient with children. They are friendly with other pets. In fact, they are friendly with everyone. They tend to bark as a form of greeting. The Golden Retriever is not well suited for a two career family as they require an inordinate amount of human interaction and companionship.

Care

The golden retriever needs daily exercise and human interaction. Challenging obedience lessons, active games or retrieving sessions are all good ways to exercise the golden's mind and body. She is such a social dog that she is best when she shares her life with her family. The coat does not tend to mat but needs twice weekly brushing.

The Golden Retriever requires daily exercise. They enjoy play sessions with their family, retrieving balls and other toys. They will do okay in an apartment dwelling provided they are sufficiently exercised. Golden Retrievers are moderately active indoors and does best with a medium to large sized securely fenced yard.

Exercise and grooming.

Health

The Golden Retriever requires daily and thorough brushing with a firm bristle brush. They should be dry shampooed regularly, and bathed only when absolutely necessary with a mild shampoo. They are prone to hip dysplasia, cataracts, and skin allergies. It is important to not over feed the Golden Retriever, as they have a tendency to gain weight.

Training

This dog learns easily and will never forget what it learnt. It is a sensitive dog and the training should be gentle, as varied as much, because they can learn and have a lot to offer. It's recommended to follow a training course.

Coat & grooming

This fur of this dog must be periodical brushed to remove the dead hair bristles and the fur will be trimmed to have a pleasant and tidy look. Man will remove the hair increased in excess breeded between the pads drom the pawsand the ears will be kept clean.

Fun facts

Beware of hip dysplasia and congenital eye defects. OFA and CERF certification are important for both parents! Parents should also be checked for von Willebrand's disease and heart problems. Needs daily exercise, but likes to retrieve balls and sticks, so

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