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Golden Retriever Breed Information

Breed Group: Sporting

Weight: Male: 65-75; Female: 55-65 lbs

Height: Male: 23-24; Female: 21.5-22.5 inches

Color(s): various shades of gold

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Overview

The Golden Retriever was developed in Britain during the 1800's. The man responsible for this illustrious breed, Lord Tweedmouth, wanted a dog that was loyal, kind, spirited, and energetic. He also wanted a dog with a love for water and the ability to retrieve. Golden Retrievers are the embodiment of beauty and brains.

Character

The Golden Retriever is a gorgeous, large, and energetic breed. They are the world's foremost family pet and companion. They are sturdy, well proportioned, and are well known for their hunting capabilities on land and in the water. The Golden is perceptive and agile.

Temperament

Golden Retrievers are loveable, polite, and highly intelligent. They exude charm and confidence. They are sweet, eager to please, and devoted family companions. They do not do well if left alone for extended periods of time or they will become mischievous and destructive. They have a tendency to be overly exuberant and distractible. They are always gentle and patient with children. They are friendly with other pets. In fact, they are friendly with everyone. They tend to bark as a form of greeting. The Golden Retriever is not well suited for a two career family as they require an inordinate amount of human interaction and companionship.

Care

The Golden Retriever requires daily and thorough brushing with a firm bristle brush. They should be dry shampooed regularly, and bathed only when absolutely necessary with a mild shampoo. They are prone to hip dysplasia, cataracts, and skin allergies. It is important to not over feed the Golden Retriever, as they have a tendency to gain weight.

Coat

The Golden Retriever has a double coat that is water repellent and weather resistant. The outer coat is firm, resilient, and can be wavy or straight. The tail and legs are feathered with longer hair. The under coat is dense and soft in texture. The coat color is rich, lustrous, and varies in shades of cream to gold. The Golden is a heavy shedder.

Training

The Golden Retriever is one of the easiest breeds to train. They excel in obedience and are popular therapy and service dogs. They have many talents including competitive obedience, narcotic detection, agility, and performing tricks.

Activity

The Golden Retriever requires daily exercise. They enjoy play sessions with their family, retrieving balls and other toys. They will do okay in an apartment dwelling provided they are sufficiently exercised. Golden Retrievers are moderately active indoors and does best with a medium to large sized securely fenced yard.

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QUESTION: what is the goldens country of origin and whats the name of it?

Anonymous - 5/22/2012 10:47:59 AM

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Golden Retrievers originated in the Scottish Highlands in the late 1800's.

Anonymous - 5/23/2012 2:16:38 PM

QUESTION: How do I convince my parents that not all dogs are evil?

Anonymous - 5/12/2012 1:08:07 PM

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show them videos of really, really, really cute, good-looking dogs that cuddle with little kids and babies. i'm talking about the mellow dogs that make the kids burrst into laughter.

Anonymous - 5/15/2012 1:33:55 PM

QUESTION: I am turning 12 soon and I really want a golden retriever puppy. How am I going to convince my parents to let me get one? Here are my questions: - why are Goldens so expensive? - do they shed very badly? - will parents like/allow this type of dog? - do they bite.. Hard?

Anonymous - 5/7/2012 11:39:41 AM

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Thank you!

Anonymous - 5/7/2012 4:25:40 PM

Golden Retrievers shed moderately. The cost depends on where you get it from; getting one from a reputable shelter are usually less expensive. They can bite as any dog can, but aren't know to be biters.

Anonymous - 5/7/2012 4:10:56 PM

QUESTION: I'm 10 years old and I want to get a golden retriever. The only problems are that I am at school from 8:15-3:00 on weekdays. My mother will be with him most often, will that cause him to grow a special bond with her, not me? And the other problem is that my brother is slightly allergic to dogs and cats. Help!

Anonymous - 4/28/2012 4:33:29 PM

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i thought that would be the same problem with my dog because im at school most of the day but my golden loves everyone in my family

Anonymous - 5/11/2012 1:33:30 PM

golden retrievers tend to love their whole family very much all around, equally, so it shouldn't be too much of a problem.

Anonymous - 5/7/2012 4:13:43 PM

QUESTION: Do golden retrievers shed really bad or not?

Anonymous - 4/28/2012 12:45:34 PM

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QUESTION: How are golden retrievers with people who have allergies? I really want one but I have some alergies to dogs.

Anonymous - 4/28/2012 12:43:01 PM

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If you want a dog you want one that does not shed like a shih tzu not a golden retriever - golden retrievers shed tons!!!

Anonymous - 5/16/2012 8:05:10 PM

really, golden retrievers are not the best dogs for allergy- sufferers.

Anonymous - 5/7/2012 4:08:24 PM

QUESTION: why golden retreivers are so large and big?

Anonymous - 4/23/2012 2:34:46 AM

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QUESTION: How do I convince my Parents to get a golden retriever? I am 11 yrs old and I have 2 cat and a fish .

Anonymous - 4/22/2012 7:17:41 PM

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my parents think every dog is evil and poops in the house. it sucks how much they worry about that stuff.

Anonymous - 5/12/2012 1:10:19 PM

my parents won't let me get a golden retriever as much as i try to convince them, but they disagree for good reasons. maybe your parents do too. any dog is a big responsibility.

Anonymous - 4/23/2012 10:28:51 PM

QUESTION: Why are golden retrievers so expensive?

Anonymous - 4/14/2012 11:14:46 AM

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GOLDEN RETRIEVERS ARE VERY LOYAL DOGS

Anonymous - 4/18/2012 10:11:31 AM

QUESTION: I wanted to have golden retriever but worried if he can adjust apartment life and that too in the climate of Mumbai where temperature stays above 30 degree throughout the year. If not kindly suggest dog as per my requirement(not small sized).

Anonymous - 4/11/2012 11:22:57 AM

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I live in south Florida and I lived for four years in south Texas. I have had goldens in both places. They will do fine as long as you give them plenty of water and, of course, let them stay indoors with you most of the time. Generally, they are very adaptive. Good luck!

Anonymous - 4/27/2012 12:15:29 PM

QUESTION: At what age should i take my Golden Retriever for a walk

Anonymous - 4/7/2012 11:46:59 PM

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6 months

Anonymous - 4/16/2012 4:02:12 AM

QUESTION: i have a 2 months golden retriever and he eats only non veg so what should i do

Anonymous - 4/7/2012 11:45:58 PM

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QUESTION: I wonder how golden retrievers look when they turn like a baby?im Brooke and I like golden retrievers.

Anonymous - 4/7/2012 10:42:59 AM

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QUESTION: what is the best age for golden retrievers to come with me outdoors ( walk and run in a garden ) ? and how can i teach him to pee or poo in the place that i want?

Anonymous - 4/2/2012 10:01:51 PM

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thanks , but do u know what is the best age to let him come with me outdoors ?

Anonymous - 5/20/2012 12:30:24 AM

To train your golden retriever to pee or poo in the spot you want them to, there is a certain spray. This spray, you spray it in the spot you want them to go to the bathroom and then bring them over to that spot. Once you spray that spot they will walk there each time you let them out side. You do NOT hav to spray that spot every day! I dont know what the spray is called but if you go to petco then I garentee you will find it!

Anonymous - 5/7/2012 1:23:51 PM

QUESTION: How long does it take before a Golden matures and stops chewing up everything and carrying all the blankets around the yard?

Anonymous - 4/1/2012 8:46:43 AM

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QUESTION: WHAT IS THE AVERAGE LIFE CAPACITY OF A GOLDEN RETRIEVER AND WHY DO THEY LIVE SUCH SHORT LIVES ?

Anonymous - 3/28/2012 12:59:26 PM

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I have had one female golden retriever live to 14 1/2 years. One of her female pups died at 10 years of a blood disorder. I also had a male who died at 10 years from cancer. I see 10 years as a real milestone for Goldens who tend to develop cancer at that age. If they get past 10, they can live another 3 - 4 years.

Anonymous - 3/28/2012 5:00:17 PM

QUESTION: Can golden reterievers puppies sleep at the foot of your bed? I am 13yrs old if your wondering.

Anonymous - 3/27/2012 7:17:06 PM

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QUESTION: If you have two bichons frise puppies like 2years old would you get a golden retriever? Also, how do i convince my parents to get a golden retriever? im 11 and i have two sisters?

Anonymous - 3/24/2012 1:16:19 PM

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QUESTION: How fast do golden retrievers run?

Anonymous - 3/22/2012 11:42:20 PM

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they run about 45mph

Anonymous - 4/10/2012 9:37:26 AM

QUESTION: We are planning to get a puppy. How do I convince my parents to let me choose the breed?

Anonymous - 3/18/2012 9:02:33 PM

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tell them how great they are with children and voted the best dog for families to have. That's what i'm doing and it's working and now i will have one this summer

Anonymous - 3/25/2012 10:13:03 PM

QUESTION: how long do golden retrievers sleep?

Anonymous - 3/17/2012 10:52:14 PM

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It depends, but about 7 or 8 hourss on average.

Anonymous - 3/22/2012 11:35:54 PM

QUESTION: We have an 8 year old golden female. We are planning on getting an additional golden puppy. Would our dog be more receptive to a male or female? or does it matter?

Anonymous - 3/15/2012 10:50:36 AM

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QUESTION: How do I convince my Parents to get a golden retriever? I am 11 yrs old and my sisters are 16 and 19

Anonymous - 3/14/2012 4:33:47 PM

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Take them to the movies Marley and Me , they'll fall in love with goldens!!!

Anonymous - 5/22/2012 12:42:59 PM

do lots of jobs to prove you are responsible enough to have a golden retriever and maybe start off with a smaller animal such as a fish or a hamster than after a while they might agree to let you have a dog that worked for me

Anonymous - 3/19/2012 5:04:24 PM

QUESTION: Ok, two questions: First of all I want to know if Goldens are spazzy (I know that puppies are but I am wondering if they grow out of it). Second, I heard that cancer was common with Goldens. Should I be concerned?

Anonymous - 3/4/2012 11:33:37 PM

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QUESTION: Is a ten year old old enough to have a golden? He really wants one.

Anonymous - 3/4/2012 8:47:48 AM

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i had a golden labrador when i was growing up from the age of 12 sadly he died a cple of years ago as i am 27 now. i was one of three children and he was one of my most wonderful childhood memories.i am now thinking of having one for my family as i know what a great friend he was to me when i was growing up as im sure hopefully our new addition to my family would be the same for my kids.Definetly go for it you would love the response you get everytime you come home from a hard days work and he/she is there happy as always to see you waggling its tail.

Anonymous - 4/12/2012 7:36:49 AM

I had a golden for 13 1/2 years, and I will say they are a great dog, but they do require alot of work. I don't know your 10 yr old, but in general if you the parent does not have the time to take care of it as a back up plan, then no, 10 is not old enough

Anonymous - 3/27/2012 12:42:07 AM

QUESTION: I am interested to buy a genuine pedigree golden retriever male puppy of around two months. what is the normal range of price of it in mumbai./

Anonymous - 2/28/2012 7:37:56 AM

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QUESTION: Is a golden retriever at age 9 too old to have puppies? She is very healthy and looks 5. ANY COMMENTS WILL HELP!

Anonymous - 2/23/2012 7:18:05 PM

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YES! It would be very dangerous for your 9 yr old golden retriever to have puppies. Please do not have her mated! The safe age is between 2-6. I know you think that she looks young but it could kill her and if she is truly a member of your family don't do this to her.

Anonymous - 3/6/2012 11:04:07 PM

QUESTION: I have a Golden Retriever puppy he is tan/white. His mom looks like a lab. I do not know what the dad is - do you know what kind of pup he might be or become?

Anonymous - 2/23/2012 12:50:36 PM

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HE IS A GOLDEN RETRIEVER. ALL GOLDENS ARE TAN AND WHITE AT A YOUNG AGE, YOU WILL START TO SEE GOLD AT AGE OF 9-13 MONTHS. YOUR DOG COULD ALSO BECOME A LIGHT GOLDEN AND JUST HAVE TANISH WHITE LONG FUR. BUT YOUR DOG IS A GOLDEN

Anonymous - 2/23/2012 7:21:31 PM

QUESTION: Are golden retreivers very good for duck/goose hunting?

Anonymous - 2/15/2012 6:22:48 PM

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Yes they LOVE it!!

Anonymous - 3/26/2012 5:30:33 PM

Yes, golden retrievers LOVE to hunt for geese and ducks. They also enjoy swimming. That helps them catch geese and ducks.

Anonymous - 3/17/2012 8:33:39 PM

QUESTION: I have a 4month old golden retreiver and was just wondering if she is old enough to sleep outside at night?

Anonymous - 2/11/2012 3:12:24 PM

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Dogs love the outdoors - but that is to play, potty, walk and explore with their human. Sleep outside @ night ??!! Only 4 months of age??!! NEVER !! Why did you commit to this dog who only wants to be part of the family.....sounds like you regret getting the dog. Dogs can disappear anytime of the day or night. Don't do it.

Anonymous - 3/17/2012 3:33:26 PM

If you want your golden retreiver to sleep outside do it....dogs are dogs they can handle it

Anonymous - 3/13/2012 9:49:33 PM

No! Your dog needs to be loved. My golden retriever is always inside!!!

Anonymous - 3/2/2012 10:45:31 PM

Yes. Dogs are happy to be outside, especially if there are other outside dogs.

Anonymous - 3/2/2012 4:46:59 PM

If you are looking for Golden Retriever puppies for sale from reputable Golden Retriever breeders or to adopt a Golden Retriever from a Golden Retriever rescue then make sure you understand as much about the dog breeds you are interested in as you can. Every puppy breed is different. Begin your research by reading the breed information about the Golden Retriever puppy above. Search our dog breeds section to find Golden Retriever puppies, dogs and puppies that make great pets.

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