He was aiming to create a breed perfect for the cold, wet, rugged terrain of Scotland. The Golden Retriever as we know it today is a beautiful, heavy-coated, playful dog. Golden Retrievers are considered the fourth most popular dog breed in America, are considered among many to be the all-American family dog, and frequently appear in popular culture.
Sizing Up Golden Retrievers are pretty big dogs, and they show the following characteristics:. Health The Golden Retriever can be at risk for laryngeal paralysis. Cancer is also a common concern. What are they like?
Not only are Golden Retrievers gentle, they love children and are very intelligent and stable. Golden Retrievers love to run around and play outside. And as their popularity blooms, they brighten their new landscapes, always carrying with them a whiff of the people and places that brought them into being.
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A golden retriever was first shown at the British dog show in The Kennel Club in England officially recognized the golden retriever as a distinct breed in At that time, they were classified as "retriever — yellow or golden. Golden retrievers are smart, loyal dogs that are ideal family companions.
With their gentle nature, shining coats, and charming smiles, they are considered one of the most popular breeds in America. Learn more about living with these people-pleasing pups. By Katie Mills Giorgio. Breed Group Group Breed Group herding hound hybrid non-sporting none sporting terrier toy working. Dog Size Size Dog Size extra large lbs.
Other Traits Traits Other Traits apartment-friendly cold weather tolerant easy to groom easy to train good for first-time pet owners good hiking companion high potential for weight gain high prey drive highly territorial hot weather tolerant hypoallergenic loves water low prey drive prone to health issues requires lots of grooming strong loyalty tendencies tendency to chew tolerates being alone.
Temperament Temperament Temperament aggressive aloof anxious friendly gentle outgoing playful protective timid willful. Golden Retriever. Golden retrievers are great companions who love spending time outdoors with their people and thrive with an active owner. Golden retrievers are happy to have other animal companions in their home, and will not only tolerate but also play with the family cat when given the chance.
Living Needs. Left: Golden retrievers live up to their name; they love retrieving just about anything thrown for them. Center: Golden retrievers are just about always up for a game of fetch. Right: Exercise is an essential part of a golden retriever's day. They need at least an hour a day of rigorous activity, so are almost always ready to go running, hiking, or for a vigorous walk. The golden retriever was bred to be a hunting companion that could tolerate rainy climates and rugged terrain, and she's still perfectly at home in those environments.
President Gerald Ford and family with golden retriever and puppies. Left: The highly trainable golden makes for an excellent service animal. Here, a golden retriever assistance dog licks the face of his owner Andrew Cosell, a boy with cerebral palsy. Generations of these and subsequent breedings are recorded in the kennel records that were kept at Guisachan which are now in the Kennel Club Library. Marjoribanks kept primarily the yellow puppies and a few blacks to continue his line.
THis image shows Gamekeepers and stalkers at Guisachan. Nous is the dog on the left. Some were given to friends and relatives. Working ability was always paramount. The image shows Col. The Hon. Early Golden Retrievers had appeared in Canada and the U.
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