Golden Retrievers are the second most commonly registered
breed with the American Kennel Club. The only other breed
that outranks the Golden Retriever in popularity is the
Labrador Retriever.
They are dually coated. The outer coat is silky and soft.
The undercoat provides the necessary extra layer to
maintain proper body temperature throughout the year and
repel water when hunting or participating in water
activities.
The Golden Retriever was originally bred to be a hunting
dog because they are instinctive retrievers. This makes
them ideal as a hunting companion, particularly for bird
hunters that typically are hunting in rough terrain and/or
areas with water. They are not pointers or well suited for
flushing out game like other breeds such as cocker spaniels
or Blue Tick, but they will swim in rough, cold water to
retrieve game or charge through thick bramble and brush to
locate and return with the prize.
Golden Retrievers are one of the most popular family pets.
One reason for being a great family dog is because of their
calm and easy going temperament. Golden Retrievers are good
around children because of their tolerant disposition.
Golden Retriever will generally be far more patient of the
clumsiness and irregularity of a toddler or young child
than other breeds.
Golden Retrievers are excellent service dogs. They are used
by police and military, and are considered the best dog
breed as a therapeutic or seeing eye companion because of
their gentle disposition and temperament.
Because Golden Retrievers are athletically inclined, highly
intelligent and possess a strong desire to please their
owners, they perform very well at dog obedience's
competition. They also have a high energy level and are fun
loving dogs. One of their favorite playtime activities is
to play fetch. The Golden Retriever loves water which makes
retrieving a stick or tennis ball from lakes, ponds, rivers
or tidal areas a great deal of fun, but also prepares them
for hunting conditions which is one of their strongest
skills and instinctive characteristics. Their high level of
intelligence makes them strong candidates to do very well
in obedience training.
Their friendly and affectionate personalities also make
them ideal visitors for retirement homes and allow them to
be effective therapy dogs as noted earlier. The Golden
Retriever breed is ideal for families and children because
they are so even tempered and calm natured. They are eager
to please and want to be your loyal companion. This breed
requires vigorous and regular activity to stay mentally
stimulated and physically healthy.
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