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Golden Retriever breed information and pictures
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The Golden Retriever is part of the Sporting group. The Golden Retriever is a dog with Excellent problem solving abilities. The trainability of the Golden Retriever is Excellent. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Sports, The Golden Retriever lifestyle is Happy to do anything, as long as it is with family
The Golden Retriever is susceptible skin allergies, thyroid problems, cataracts and other eye problems and hip dysplasia. It is important that when contacting a Golden Retriever breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Golden Retriever from a petstore which commonly are known to support Golden Retriever puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Golden Retriever health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Golden Retriever breed standard.
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Golden Retriever |
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Group:
Sporting |
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Shoulder Height:
20.00 in - 24.00 in |
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Weight:
60-75 pounds |
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Exercise req'd:
Medium amount |
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Intelligence:
High |
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Suitability for kids:
Excellent |
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Registries:
AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC |
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Country of Origin:
Great Britain - Developed in 19th century - Became Golden Retriever in 1920 - Wonderfully versatile dog - Good retriever, upland game hunter, guide dog for blind, and makes a loving easygoing pleasant companion and family pet. In the USA this breed dominates obedience competitions with flashy animation, quick reflexes, precision, trainability, and intense desire to please.
Character:
This breed is very self-confident, sensitive, intelligent, and adaptable. Barking is infrequent.
Temperment:
This dog gets along well with children, other dogs, and any household pets. It can be belligerent with unknown visitors.
Coat:
May be golden or cream-colored. It is smooth and wavy and the undercoat is weather-resistant.
Care
Regular grooming with a brush and comb is required. Make sure the ears are kept clean.
Colour:
Various shades of lustrous gold
Comments:
Purposes:
Family Pet, Sports,
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