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Golden Retriever dog
breed of dog
Also known as: Golden
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Golden Retriever
Golden Retriever Adult Golden Retriever with puppies.
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Golden Retriever dog, breed of sporting dog developed in Scotland in the 19th century as a gundog and water retriever to assist hunters in recovering game birds. Typically a strong and hardy all-around dog and an excellent swimmer, it stands 21.5 to 24 inches (55 to 61 cm) at the withers and weighs 55 to 75 pounds (25 to 34 kg). Its thick coat is long on the neck, thighs, tail, and back of the legs and may be any shade of golden brown. The Golden Retriever was first shown in England in 1908 and was registered with the American Kennel Club in 1925. Golden Retrievers are one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States. The breed is noted for being friendly, gentle, and willing to work, and it makes an excellent family pet. Golden Retrievers also have been trained as guide dogs for the blind.
Golden Retriever breed facts
other names Golden
area of origin Scotland
breed group sporting
height at withers 21.5-24 inches (55-61 cm)
weight 55-75 pounds (24-34 kg)
life span 10-12 years
Did you know? All Golden Retrievers can be traced back to a litter born in 1868 at Guisachan House, owned by Dudley Coutts Marjoribanks, in the Scottish Highlands. Gerald Ford’s Golden, named Liberty, was often photographed at the White House during his presidency.
Care and upkeep
Golden Retriever
Golden RetrieverThe Golden Retriever was first shown in England in 1908 and was registered with the American Kennel Club in 1925.
Although the Golden Retriever needs at least an hour of strenuous exercise daily, much of this can be met with games of fetch and other retrieving activities. It is a good companion for hiking and cool-weather jogging. Though generally not suited for marathons, Golden Retrievers can complete them with proper training and care that guards against overheating. Despite the dog’s obedience from a distance, off-leash exercise for the Golden Retriever should only be done in fenced areas or road-free areas; the Golden Retriever needs a fenced yard at home. It is a water-loving dog that enjoys swimming, but care must be taken not to let it swim to the point of exhaustion. The breed requires mental stimulation and challenges, which can be met by agility exercises, play, and field training that can include pointing, trailing, flushing out prey, and retrieving. The breed is one of the most versatile in competitive events, excelling at obedience, agility, tracking, retriever field trials, and dock diving (in which a dog leaps from a dock into the water to retrieve an item).
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Coat care consists of twice-weekly brushing (which should increase during shedding season) and occasional bathing. As with all large breeds, it is advisable to feed puppies a large-breed puppy food to slow the rate of growth, which also lessens the danger of hip dysplasia. Golden Retrievers are somewhat prone to obesity, so their diet should be monitored. #cute dogs
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