Golden Retrievers capture the hearts of their owners. As well as being a popular pet, they are devoted and family oriented; they can easily adapt to the environment in there.
Here are some details you should know about the Golden Retriever:
o Intelligent and affectionate is one of the best qualities or attributes that Golden Retrievers have had. They are considered as “man’s best friend” because they are excellent companions for man.
o They are bred for hunting and recovery of game birds and waterfowl, considering themselves descendants of Europeans.
o They have that yellow color, mostly a cross breed of Tweed Water Spaniel, Irish Setter, Newfoundland and Bloodhound, and various other breeds from the same groups.
o They can measure from 21 to 24 inches tall and with an average weight of 60 to 09 pounds. The male weighs between 10 and 15 pounds more than the female.
o Their inner fur gives them adequate warmth, while their outer fur is sleeker and better water-repellent.
o Grooming for this type of dog is required only weekly.
o Exercise is the best thing for them since they are sports dogs, walking and jogging daily will help them a lot to maintain their physical condition, good health and happiness.
o They love to swim, play, run and are mostly active in recovery.
o Your life expectancy is 10 to 12 years; can be achieved if proper care is taken.
o They are also prone to common diseases such as hip dysplasia, allergies, congenital eye defects, and Willebrand disease, an inherited clotting abnormality caused by a deficiency of a multimeric protein. Such common illnesses can be prevented and treated once recognized, so frequent check-up is necessary.
o They are usually trained to compete in different renowned competitions such as AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC and FIC. AKC among the rest is very well known for their numerous appearances which make them elegant and powerful.
o Some of the traits must be able to express confidence, enthusiasm and alertness.
If the above about Golden Retrievers are not present in your dog then the dog does not meet the requirement of being the best.
