Selecting the best pet for your household is an important matter. There are several hundred breeds of canines from around the globe so your choices are virtually limitless. So before you buy dog leashes, a dog house or a deshedding tool you should take your time to decide which dog is best for your household. The following info will highlight the Golden Retriever breed as a great dog to have in your home.
The American Kennel Club (AKC) categorizes the Golden Retriever breed as part of the Sporting Group of canines. Golden Retrievers were first accepted for registration by The Kennel Club of England in 1903 and listed as a breed by them in 1911.
The Sporting Group classification is made up of some of the oldest and most popular breeds. Many of the dogs in this defined collection were bred for hunting birds and small game although most people who own sporting dogs these days only keep them as family pets, instead of hunters. The hunting traits, however, create some of the most enjoyable aspects of owning one of these dogs. Golden Retrievers are natural retrievers, so you can enjoy them fetching a tennis ball for what seems like forever. Another trait is their outgoing personality, making Golden Retrievers responsive and enthusiastic partners.
The Golden Retriever was bred to be versatile and very intelligent. Don't let the happy, silly face fool you. While any Golden will be happy happily dozing around the house or playing on the floor with your children, the breed is particularly adept in the field. The Golden Retriever has been used in a variety of roles including as search and rescue dogs as well as illegal drug detection.
As puppies, these dogs are full of energy and love to chew just for fun or to work out anxiety and boredom. Make sure you direct your new puppy's desire to chew to its own chew toys. Remember, puppies aren't fussy and don't discriminate. A chair leg works as well for them as a sterilized bone. You will find your puppy to be easily trainable with a great desire to please.
Their coat is basically light yellow to deep golden honey in color. The coat tends to get a little deeper in color after the first year. They tend to be about two feet tall at the withers (shoulders), with females being a little shorter. Their coat should be long and either wavy or flat. They'll need to be brushed correctly with a good deshedding tool or their coat will form thick mats.
So, if you are looking for a loyal companion that will be great with kids or adults, you should definitely find a local breeder and spend some time getting to know the Golden Retriever.
