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Basic Information To Know About The Golden Retriever

2016/5/4 10:16:40

The Golden Retriever has origins dating back to the late 1800s in Scotland, and they were first bred for the main purpose of being the ultimate hunting dog. A few of their most recognizable features include their friendly, obedient and active nature as well as a soft mouth for retrieving game - which help make the Golden Retriever a suitable choice for families and hunters as well as for assisting people with disabilities.

The Golden Retriever was first recognized by the American Kennel Club under the sporting category in 1925 and was recognized by The Kennel Club of England in 1903 under the sporting category. The breed is also recognized by the Australian National Kennel Council under the gundogs category, by the Canadian Kennel Club under the sporting category and by the New Zealand Kennel Club under the gundogs category.

The Golden Retriever is known to come in a number of varieties - the British, American and Canadian type. The main differences between them are that the British type is generally heavier-looking and shorter when compared to the American and Canadian types, and Canadian types have a thinner and coat when compared to the American type. Golden Retrievers according to the AKC standard should feature a dense and water-repellent coat that is rich and golden in color, short ears, friendly, intelligent eyes and black or brownish black nose as well as a well-balanced body, thick tail that moderately curves upward with muscular, free-moving forequarters and hindquarters.

Golden Retrievers are classed as a medium-sized dog. The recommended standard size for the Golden Retriever male is 23-24 inches high from paw to shoulder and a weight of 65-75 pounds, whereas the recommended size for female Golden Retrievers is 21.5-22.5 inches high from paw to shoulder with a weight of 55-65 pounds.

The Golden Retriever is well-known for their friendly and confident temperament. They are generally trusting and gentle with strangers, which can make them not very suitable as a guard dog. They are not known for unprovoked aggression with humans or other animals, and if it does happen it's considered to be a serious problem with the dog. Typically, Golden Retrievers are calm, intelligent and eager to please. The Golden Retriever is also known to be highly intelligent - ranking 4th compared to other dogs based on their ability to learn obedience commands.

The Golden Retriever is easy to train due to their high intelligence. They are fast at learning obedience commands, and this is helped by their eager-to-please attitude. Like all dogs, you should train the Golden Retriever in a positive manner and avoid the use of any harsh techniques - given they have such a pleasant temperament, this should be considered especially unnecessary.

Grooming the Golden Retriever is a relatively undemanding task. They require a moderate amount of brushing every few days and proper grooming every 6 to 8 weeks to maintain a natural look.

The Golden Retriever is happiest with a medium to large fenced yard to run around in, and they can be suitable for apartment living if they are exercised enough. The Golden Retriever enjoys activities such as swimming and retrieving balls or other toys. They have a medium to high level of energy and need to be given daily exercise in the form of long walks or jogs to prevent excessive weight gain and hyperactivity.

The Golden Retriever can make the perfect dog for just about anybody. Though they might be somewhat unsuitable for a guard dog, if you are able to meet special needs such as the high level of exercise and human interaction then the Golden Retriever could make the ideal dog breed for you.

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