The Golden Retriever
The Golden Retriever was originally developed to retrieve fowl
during hunting and is now a popular breed. They are the most common
family dogs as they are easy to handle, extremely tolerant, happy
and friendly dogs. They have a very high level of sociability, and
are good learners. This factor makes them very useful as guide dogs
and they are used in search and rescue operations also. They are
low-maintenance and they work best when they get attention, regular
exercise, and a balanced diet with regular veterinary check-ups.
Dog lovers around the world will tell you that here is a dog who
is going to be your friend for life. If you are a family person,
settled in one place then the Golden Retriever is an excellent family
dog for you. They relate very well to children especially if they
have been brought up with well-behaved kids from the puppy stage.
Golden Retrievers are keen to please their owners so it is relatively
easy to train them to be obedient. They don’t do so well in
the competition arena but they can hold their own. They don’t
make very good watchdogs because they are very friendly but their
loud bark and size can scare trespassers. They shed hair all the
year round and they love to get wet so if you have a pool, beware!
The Golden Retriever loves to swim but you should be aware that
the pool will have to be cleaned more often or dog hair will choke
the pipes. Teach your dog to get out of the pool but avoid leaving
him unattended. Golden Retrievers want attention and company at
all times. So if you are the type who is not going to be home for
long periods then don’t think of the Golden Retriever as your
choice of pet because they don’t handle being alone very well.
Golden Retrievers are large dogs, very excitable and can knock
children over in their exuberance. So if you have a toddler and
a Golden Retriever then ensure that they are not left alone or you
may have a problem on your hands. One whack of the tail can send
your toddler tumbling and one poke in the eye or a tug on the tail
can get your otherwise very peaceful Golden Retriever a bit upset.
To train a pup you need time and patience so if you don’t
have either then pickup a pup that has been house broken and trained.
If you do have the patience then the experience can be very rewarding
and satisfying especially as the pup grows with the family and learns
to do things with the family. Here is a dog who will accompany you
on hikes, walks, camping and all other family activities.
In the dog world, Golden Retrievers are a preferred breed, they
make neat pets, hunting dogs, show dogs, and there are some who
have a combination of all these traits.
If you want a pet - look no further. Get a Golden Retriever pup
today and start training it. Your kids will learn responsibility
and they will have a friend and companion for many years. You will
have a good watchdog, a good family dog and a partner when you need
one the most!
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