THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER
Life Expectancy: 10-12 Years
Size: 23-24" at the shoulder: 65-75 pounds
Breed: ​
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Group: Sporting
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Friendly to strangers.
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One of the most popular dog breeds in the US.
DIet: ​
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Provide low calorie food and lots of fresh water.
Training:
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Must train to make sure they don't play too rough.
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Likes to carry things in their mouth so keep toys handy.
Healthcare:
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Providing lots of exercise, interaction, and regular visits to a veterinarian are all necessary to keep your dog healthy and happy.
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All About Me
The Golden Retriever is a Scottish gundog that is known for its beauty and stands as one of America's most popular dog breeds. They were bred to retrieve shot waterfowl, such as ducks and upland game birds, during hunting and shooting parties. The name "retriever" refers to the breed's ability to retrieve shot game undamaged due to their soft mouth.
The Golden Retriever is a sturdy, muscular dog of medium size, famous for the dense lustrous coat of gold that gives their breed its name. However, now of days they can be seen in many shades of color, dark golden, light golden, cream, and golden. The broad head, with its friendly and intelligent eyes, short ears, and straight muzzle, is a hallmark. In motion, Goldens move with a smooth, powerful gait, and the feathery tail is carried.
Goldens are outgoing, trustworthy, and eager-to-please family dogs, and relatively easy to train. They take a joyous and playful approach to life and maintain this puppy like behavior into adulthood. These energetic, powerful gundogs enjoy outdoor play. For a breed built to retrieve waterfowl for hours on end, swimming and fetching are natural past times.
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