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The Golden Retriever
In a dog's world, Golden Retrievers are simply the fatal
attraction. They are a preferred dog breed, making great
pets, hunting dogs, obedience competitors, show dogs,
and even a combination of all these traits. No matter
what your intent may be to own a Golden Retriever,
you'll have an excellent dog that will live up to it's
potential and then some.
Golden Retrievers are calm, well mannered, and extremely
affectionate. They are easy to train as well, very
intelligent, and great for those who need a companion.
Golden's are also loyal to their owners, lovable, and
great with children of all ages. They also make great
watchdogs as well, as they will bark loud and let you
know when a stranger is near.
Like other dogs, Golden Retrievers will shed their hair
throughout the year and more in the spring - no matter
how many times you brush them a day. They also like to
be in and near the water, similar to Labs. If you have
any type of water on or near your property, your Golden
Retriever will be in it, and tend to be either wet or
muddy quite a bit - which can tend to get frustrating.
If you are always on the go or never at home, you
shouldn't get a Golden Retriever. If you prefer cats
over dogs, you should look into another breed. Golden
Retrievers crave attention and admiration, and normally
don't do too well if you leave them at home by
themselves for long periods of time. Golden's need
attention, and desire to be around you at all times. If
you spend a lot of time at home on the other hand, or
have kids, a Golden Retriever will be a perfect addition
to your family.
A lot of people out there prefer to get a puppy and
raise it themselves. This way, the puppy will grow up
with the skills they have taught him. This is a great
idea and very rewarding, although it can consume a lot
of your time and tend to be very frustrating at times.
Those who don't have a lot of time to spare or tend to
get easily frustrated, shouldn't get a puppy. Instead,
they should look towards an older Golden Retriever who
has already been house broken and trained.
Golden Retrievers are an excellent breed, and they can
provide you with the companion you have been looking
for. They can participate in several activities with you
as well, such as hiking, camping, and walking. Golden's
love the outdoors, and they love just getting out there
and doing things with you and your family. If you
include your Golden Retriever in family activities -
you'll have a friend for life who will quickly grow on
you over the years.
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