Golden Retrievers - A Favourite Breed Of Dog

Golden Retrievers are the preferred option for many people who wish to own a dog. They are renowned as show dogs, obedience competitors, hunting dogs or any combination of these characteristics, which make them a preferable choice of breed. Once you decide that you want to own a Golden Retriever you will be enchanted with an excellent dog that will not disappoint.

Golden Retrievers are highly intelligent, very easy to train as well as loyal and affectionate and make ideal companions. They are ideal to mix with children of all ages, loyal to their owners and, the fact that they have a loud bark, make excellent watchdogs. Golden Retrievers enjoy being treated, as part of the family, and the breed will return the affection you shower on it tenfold.

Brushing your Golden Retriever regularly is inescapable as they shed their hair constantly, noticeably more so in the spring. A Golden Retrievers coat is important in assessing his health, so it is imperative that you brush and comb him daily and pay particular attention to the dense undercoat.

They are very similar to Labradors in their liking for water and will need no excuse to get wet. Once the novelty of this initial amusement wears off it can get a bit frustrating when taking a wet Golden Retriever home after their workout. So expect to end up with either a wet or muddy dog as a regular event when owning a Golden Retriever.

Providing outlets for his active nature and daily physical exercise as well as his emotional requirements requires effort. But, like most other dog breeds, these are basic needs for a Golden Retriever and are important considerations when owning a Goldie.

Admiration and attention are vital for a Golden Retriever and long periods of loneliness are not ideal. A busy life or long periods away from home are not an ideal environment for a Golden Retriever and a another breed of dog should be considered. A family environment is the best situation for a Golden Retriever, especially as they constantly need attention and need to be around you at all times.

To avoid getting a Golden Retriever with bad habits it is probably preferable to acquire a puppy rather than an adult dog. Then you can be fully responsible for it's schooling. The rewards of this are well worth the effort although, at times, frustration will creep in, especially when time is short. A puppy would not be an ideal choice if you don't have a lot of spare time or you quickly get frustrated. Appropriately a better option would be a Golden Retriever that is already house broken.

Companionship and loyalty are traits of Golden Retrievers that establish them as an excellent preference. All family activities are suitable for you to include them and they enjoy playing a full part. Your Golden Retriever will grow to become affectionate and loyal and a friend for life if you include him in your life.