Jul 03 2009
The Golden Retriever – A Loyal and Special Companion
Golden Retrievers are known for their gentle well-mannered temperament, making them easy to train and loyal companion dogs, because of this they make a wonderful addition to any family. They were bred to work as retrievers for hunters, a task that requires lots of energy and endurance. Although hunters very rarely use them these days they still have a super high level of energy to burn and require lots of exercise!
Golden Retrievers are not for people who are going to be gone over 8 hours a day as this would be cruel to say the least. They also eat a lot of food, so be warned. Golden Retrievers fit into the category of Sport Dog assigned by the AKC and are a large athletic type of dog breed. Being a kind, affectionate and beautiful dog they love nothing more than being in your company.
Golden retrievers are friendly to just about everyone and other dogs. Being placid by nature they dont bark as often as other dogs, which will please the neighbours, but startle them and they will bark. Although they are more than likely to defend their loved ones in a life-threatening situation, they are not by nature suspicious of strangers or protective, which makes them unsuited to any sort of guard work.
Great care should be taken when training your Golden retriever as they can be sensitive and tend to worry so just be aware of their needs. Because of their intelligence they are easily trained, also due to Golden Retrievers athleticism and desire to please their handlers they generally excel in obedience trials. Very competitive by nature you will find them to be great in agility and other similar events.
A well-bred Golden Retriever is gentle, kind, loving, loyal, happy, confident and outgoing. As part of Family fun Golden retrievers love nothing more than good old common dog games, such as catching a Frisbee or tennis ball and going for long walks. Their intelligence allows you to teach them tricks that will not only astound you but bring delight to your children and family as well.
Regular grooming promotes a healthy and shiny coat as well as decreasing shedding. Matting can occur regularly so search and destroy through brushing to help keep them at bay. It is important to brush them regularly, at least 3 or 4 times a week and this will help in reducing shedding. Golden Retriever’s have heavy sheds twice a year, but they do shed all year long.
All in all you can’t go wrong with a Golden Retriever by your side. They are the type of dog that will give you more pleasure and loving obedience than you could ever repay them with.
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