One of the most friendly dogs around, Golden Retrievers are known for their highly cheerful and outgoing nature. Their sharp intelligence makes them easy to train and they also do pretty well with children. They are happy dogs who like to share their love out to anyone and everyone they meet.
Origin
Scotland, United KingdomWeight
Male: 29 - 34 KgHeight
Male: 56 - 61 cmCoat
Straight or Moderately WavySkin Colour
Any Shades of Gold or CreamLife Span
10 - 12 YearsEnergy Level
HighExercise Needs
MediumPlayfulness
Very PlayfulAffection Level
Very AffectionateFriendliness With Other Dogs
Very FriendlyFriendliness Toward Strangers
Very FriendlyTendency to Bark
ModerateTendency to Drool
LowWatchdog Ability
MediumGuarding Potential
Not Very ProtectiveGrooming Needs
Moderate MaintenanceCold Tolerance
MediumHeat Tolerance
MediumVeterinarian Visit
FrequentNaturally, newborn Golden Retrievers thrive best if they are fed mother dog’s milk. In a case where it is not available, you can feed them a high quality powdered milk every 2-3 hours. Below is a list of some of the best food for newborn Golden Retrievers:
Puppy Goldies have a voracious appetite as they are a large breed dog. They need a good amount of nutrients for healthy muscle and skeletal development. As they are an energetic breed, having an adequate proportion of protein and fats in their diet is highly recommended. Below are some of the best foods for Golden Retriever Puppies:
Grown-up Golden Retrievers would still have that puppy-like enthusiasm and hence need the same nutrition as that of pups. As these breeds love to fetch, they need strong bones and joints to maintain high mobility. Having enough omega 3 fatty acids in the diet can keep robust bones and joints in them. Below are some of the foods that serve best for Adult Golden Retrievers:
Senior Golden Retrievers need only low-calorie foods as they won’t be leading an active lifestyle. For supporting gentle and healthy digestion, a reasonable amount of fibres are suggested in their diet. Following are some of the top-notch foods that you can feed a mature Golden Retriever:
They are one of the best dog breeds who are great around children. The reason for this being their remarkably affectionate and playful nature. Also, their inherent protective nature helps them to build a lovely bond with the babies in your house. One needs to be a bit careful while they are playing as they can easily knock children out owing to their big size.
Yes, they do. Their long and dense hair, if not regularly groomed, can become tangled or matted. One needs to brush the dog’s ears, arm-pits, legs and tail weekly to reduce the problem of shedding. When the shedding season arrives, mainly around the first week of spring and fall, you may have to do the brushing daily. Using a high quality slicker brush can effectively clean their double coat.
They are an energetic dog breed who needs 40-60 minutes of active play sessions daily. Obedience training and agility exercises are also regularly needed to keep them mentally stimulated. These dogs love to play the game of fetch and therefore you can throw around some dog toys to keep them busy and active. Please do not be too harsh while training as they are a sensitive breed who can become confused.
No, they are not. Aggression and ferociousness don’t come naturally to these dogs and are too friendly to attack an intruder. They might bark on finding something suspicious but can never indulge in a tussle like a German Shepherd or a Rottweiler.
Golden Retrievers, due to their outstanding sense of smell are often used by police and armed forces as drug detection dogs.
They are excellent therapy dogs for older people.
Golden Retrievers are considered the 4th smartest in the dog’s kingdom (behind Border Collies, Poodle and German Shepherd).
They get along great with other animals, even cats.
Golden Retrievers are popular choices for movies and T.V shows as they are super-easy to train.
Golden Retrievers were originally bred in Scotland around the middle of the 19th century. During then in Scotland, wildlife hunting used to be a popular sport mainly among the wealthy elite. But the existing retriever dog breeds were inadequate for retrieving downed games from both land and water. It was a necessity as the hunting grounds of the time were pocketed with marshy ponds and rivers. For this reason, the best water spaniels were crossed with the existing retrievers, resulting in the creation of the breed today known as the Golden Retriever.
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