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Golden Retriever Dog Breed Description
- The Golden Retriever dog breed is a gorgeous,
lovable, patient, and gentle dog with a feathered golden or cream-colored
coat.
- These strong, well-proportioned dogs have water-repellant
coats, broad heads, soft brown eyes, wide, powerful muzzles, long
straight tails, and black noses.
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- Golden Retrievers are popular for their intelligence,
charm, and eagerness to please. Excellent with children and other
animals, Goldens are intensely loyal to their masters and get great
joy from following orders.
- Golden Retrievers are ideal for obedience training
and competitions, and they excel at a number of jobs, from hunting
and retrieving to narcotics detection to guiding the blind and acting
as therapy dogs.
- Always energetic, this breed may become high-strung
or mischievous if they are not given enough physical and mental
exercise or if their owners do not display leadership.
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Height and Weight ————————
- Adult male Golden Retrievers tend to be 22-24
inches tall and weigh around 60-80 pounds.
- Adult female Golden Retrievers will be between
20-22 inches tall and weigh around 55-70 pounds.
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Living Conditions and Exercise ————————
- The Golden Retriever dog breed will thrive in
an apartment setting only if they receive sufficient exercise. They
are active both indoors and out, and do best with access to a medium
or large yard.
- Goldens require a long walk, run, or jog, and
love retrieving balls and toys. They are also enthusiastic swimmers.
- Owners should carefully monitor food consumption
and exercise, as these dogs have a tendency to put on weight when
overfed.
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Life Expectancy ————————
- Well-cared for Golden Retrievers can be expected
to live an average of 10-12 years.
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Grooming ————————
- The medium-length double coat is easy to care
for with a firm bristle brush. Simply comb and brush, with special
care for the dense undercoat, and dry shampoo regularly.
- Golden Retrievers are average shedders.
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History ————————
- The Golden Retriever dog breed is most likely
a cross between Tweed Water Spaniels, Flat Coated Retrievers, the
Newfoundland, and other spaniels and setters. First bred in the
British Island, the Golden is one of the most popular companion
dogs in the world.
- Golden Retrievers are superior bird dogs both
in the water and on land, and their acute sense of smell makes them
ideal for hunting and tracking.
- The Golden's great desire to please and intelligence wins them
many of the top spots in obedience competitions around the globe.
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Group and Recognition ————————
- Grouping: AKC Sporting Group, Gun Dog
- Recognition: CKC, NZKC, ACR, UKC, NKC, APRI, FCI,
KCGB, AKC, ANKC
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