Dogs
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
Traits
Activity
Social
At home
Care
Training
Guarding
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
