Golden Retriever and Golden Retriever pictures
The Golden Retriever is a beautiful, powerful, sturdy, well-balanced,
well-proportioned dog with a feathered, medium-length, cream to
golden-colored coat. It is loyal, sweet, and eager to please. This
dog is gentle with children; it enjoys the endless attention children
provide. Though it will adapt well to a kennel environment, it prefers
human companionship and is not happy in solitude. This breed is
very active, makes an ideal companion to a sportsman. The Golden
Retriever is a lovable, well-mannered dog with a great charm. It
is very intelligent and responsive. It is always patient and gentle
with children. The Golden Retriever makes an outstanding family
dog; enjoys pleasing its masters, so obedience training can be fun.
It makes a good watchdog, loudly signaling a stranger's approach.
Golden Retriever has very little guarding instincts; it is friendly
with everyone, including other dogs. This dog needs human companionship;
it likes to be around people. If left alone for long periods of
time, the Golden Retriever may become mischievous. It can be over-exuberant
and distractible. Some of the Golden Retriever’s talents are hunting,
tracking, retrieving, narcotics detection, agility, competitive
obedience, and performing tricks. It makes an excellent gundog,
guide or service dog. It excels in obedience competitions. The Golden
Retriever needs daily exercise, but likes to retrieve balls and
sticks, so exercising is fairly easy; also loves to swim. Be sure
to exercise this dog well and do not overfeed, as it tends to put
on weight.
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