Are you looking for a loving and loyal dog to be active with?
Golden Retrievers are well known for enjoying life with an active family. This larger breed dog will need plenty of exercise (minimum of 2 hours daily) to burn off all of their high energy.
Did you know?
Because they were originally bred to hunt game – they are famous for their gentle grip called ‘Soft Mouth’. This was so the birds they carried in their mouths weren’t damaged.
As long as your puppy is socialised well then, they have no problems fitting in with families. If treated with respect by their human family, they will return it in spades by soothing and calming the people around them. In fact, because of they typically have great amounts of empathy and unconditional love – they are often used as therapy dogs.
What do Golden Retrievers look like?
They are classified as a large breed dog, recorded between 20-24 inches in height. They are also prone to becoming overweight, which is why regular exercise is important for this breed. With a medium-long coat length which sheds fairly often – you’ll need to have a good hoover on hand.
Did you know?
Because of their trainability and great sense of smell. They are frequently chosen as search and rescue dogs or guide dogs for the visually impaired.
Frequent grooming is advised to remove excess fur and keep their long coats knot free. Although some people do trim their coats right back. You should always check with a professional groomer before doing so as this can affect their temperature regulation.
Labrador Retriever Vs Golden Retriever
They are often confused with their distant cousins the Labrador Retriever, although there are a few key differences.
- Coat differences
A Labrador will have short and wiry coats. Compared to the Golden Retriever breed that is described as having medium- long coats.
- Breed standard colours
A Lab’s breed standard colours are described as Black, Chocolate, Liver and Yellow. Whereas the BKC records the Golden Retriever as having just 3 breed standard colours: Cream, Gold and Golden.
Did you know?
Most people believe they were originally bred in 1864 by Lord Tweedmouth of Scotland. His records show that he crossed a ‘yellow Retriever with a ‘Tweed Water Spaniel’.
The nature of a Golden Retriever
Described as being calm natured and extremely intelligent they love to be kept occupied. Amongst dogs, their problem-solving skills are exceptional.
This breed tends to mature slowly so you’ll likely have a very large puppy for a while. Even as they mature, they’re frequently described as being playful and silly well in dog adulthood.
Training a Golden Retriever
They are intelligent and love being kept occupied so typically do well with training. They’re often recommended as a good breed for first time or not confident dog owners.
Tips on how to use positive puppy training.
Although have been known to chew if left alone for too long a time. Helping your puppy with separation anxiety can help.
Overall, they are a perfect breed for active families looking for their forever furry friend.
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