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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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Recent Golden Retriever breed Related Headlines as of Friday, September 03, 2010
- Animal Society Celebrates 1000th Rescue
A 7-year-old schnauzer named Miley became the 1000th dog rescued by the The Best Friends Animal Society and the "Pup My Ride" program Wednesday.
- Hotels with pets on staff
The pet-owning populous has spoken: When it's vacation time, no four-legged family member will be left behind.
- Ron's proud of his dog, but can't leave the country
Proud dog owner Ron Hiuser and his golden "doodle" Malakai, shown here after the dog won certification as a Canine Good Neighbour. Only days before receiving a Good Neighbour award, Malakai committed an unneighbourly act.[...]
- Rocklin Woofstock is Today
The 4th Annual Woofstock event, benefitting local canine rescue groups is scheduled for Sunday, August 29 at Johnson-Springview Park in Rocklin.
- Dogs have their day in Mystic
It's fortunate that Kobi is a greyhound, because from the way he was dressed he might have had to make a dash for it. For Friday's Mystic Seaport dog parade, Kobi's owner and southern California native Greg Roberts slipped his rescue greyhound into a Los Angeles Lakers uniform.
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Recent Golden Retriever breed standard Related Searches as of Friday, September 03, 2010
- Golden Retriever
The golden-colored coat is the hallmark of this versatile breed, and can range from light ... The Golden Retriever originated in the Scottish Highlands in the late ...
- Golden Retriever Club of America - History
Parent US breed club. Announcements, event calendar, public education, local organizations, health issues, store, puppy referrals, and rescues.
- Golden Retriever Breed Standard
The Breed Standard is a written description of the ideal golden retriever. ... Deviation in height of more than one inch from the standard shall disqualify. ...
- Golden Retriever - Wikipedia
Hyperlinked article on the Golden Retriever, one of the more popular dog breeds. Includes appearance, temperament, and famous Golden Retrievers.
- Golden Retriever Breed Council
Represents the interests of the Golden Retriever and the thirteen Golden Retriever Clubs in Great Britain.
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