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Golden Retriever

Registry
No. 045
Origin
Scotland
Group
Retrievers
Lifespan
10 to 12 years

Breed traits

  • SizeLarge, 25 to 34 kg
  • EnergyHigh: needs a daily walk
  • ChildrenVery patient and playful
  • CoatLong and dense: brush 3 times a week
  • TrainingEasy: learns fast and wants to please
  • ApartmentPossible, with plenty of exercise

Pros and watch-outs

  • Friendly with everyoneWelcomes guests and other animals with the same joy.
  • Easy to trainResponds well to praise and treats.
  • Loves waterUsually enjoys swimming and fetching.
  • Sheds a lotThe big coat change happens twice a year.
  • Gains weight easilyNeeds measured portions and exercise.
  • Joint careWorth monitoring hips and elbows with the vet.

Everyday care

Brush the coat three times a week (daily during the shed) and bathe every four to six weeks. Clean the ears often, because drooping ears trap moisture.

Set aside about an hour of walking a day, with time for play and fetching.

Feeding

Large-breed food of good quality, in the amount recommended for weight and age. Split it into two meals and watch the treats: the Golden gains weight easily.

Fresh water always available. Changes in diet call for a veterinarian's guidance.

Living with children

It is one of the breeds most recommended for families: patient, affectionate and playful. Being large and lively, it can knock small children over by accident, so play calls for adult supervision.

Breed history

The Golden Retriever began in Scotland in the second half of the 19th century, when a lord crossed yellow retrieving dogs with water spaniels to get a hunting companion that would bring back birds without hurting them.

Over time its gentle temperament brought the breed indoors, and today it is also known as a guide, therapy and rescue dog.

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Golden owners' wall

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My Golden learned to sit in one afternoon. The secret was patience and lots of treats.

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Watch out for the spring shed: the soft-bristle brush saved the sofa at our house.

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