I want to get a Golden Retriever. What are the good and bad traits of this breed?

Answer 1

GOOD:
They are easy to handle, very tolerant and they don't need very much from the owner(s), other than regular exercise, food and veterinary check-ups. They are usually compatible with people and other dogs. They are athletic, well balanced, and symmetrical. They are natural clowns, which characterizes them as great therapy dogs to use in hospitals or retirement homes. They are very smart and happy dogs.

BAD:
They usually will bark when startled but other than that it makes a bad watchdog because of its friendly nature. They do shed a lot and require a lot of grooming. Goldens are fairly unruly as puppies. However, once they reach maturity, Goldens remain active and fun-loving while developing an exceptionally patient demeanor

I hope this helps :)

Answer 2

There aren't very many bad traits of a golden retriever, temperament wise. These dogs are loving, caring, and always want human companionship. They are great around kids, and easy to please.

They do have long coats, which can be a nuisance when they shed. Also, because some are hyperactive, they can be hard to exercises. If you do not have a lot of space for this dog, I would suggest a smaller dog. Otherwise, throwing a ball, and a nice long walk should satisfy them.

Because these dogs are popular, they can be inbred (puppy mills, bad breeders). This can lead to hip displaysia and other expensive problems in dogs. If buying from a pet store, make sure it is reputable. Many pet stores buy dogs from puppy mills, which can lead to major problems later in life (although by law, pet stores are responsible for reimbursing you for these problems, it usually doesn't follow through). If buying from a breeder, look for a good reputation. The puppy might cost more then, but it will save you thousands of dollars in vet bills.

When adopting also consider going to a shelter or a rescue. They will have dogs checked over for any current healt problems. A rescue will have just golden retrievers that are in need of a good home.

Do research! There are other dog breeds out there! Golden retrievers are great, but something else might be better!

Answer 3

Golden Retrievers are wonderful dogs if you don't mind the hair. They are very energetic but also easy going. With proper supervision they make great family pets.
Do a search of "golden retriever rescue" to find a rescue group in your area - or even look at the various rescue websites to learn the good and bad things about the breed.
Goldens have been poorly bred by "breeders" trying to make a fast buck - check the reputation of any breeder very carefully. The best way to do this is to find a national or regional golden retriever club and ask a lot of questions.

Answer 4

I have a golden retriever so here are some normal traits some bad some good.

Good:They make great family pets because they are so lovable,they never bite but only for the exception of puppy biting and if you hurt them.Like any other dog breed they forgive you for foolish actions such a forgetting to give him/her food.They are protective (you don't have to train them to be protective)when it comes to someone harming you and they are very smart and fast learners too!



Bad:They shed alot of hair during 3 out of the four seasons I believe they are Summer,Winter,and Fall They need so much attention that sometimes they are very hyper and want to play they need alot of space and if you let them,they take over space all you have to do is not let them.My dog licks ALOT its very annoying so we are trying to get him to stop I don't know about other golden retrievers though and when you have company they get really excited and all so they MIGHT jump but maybe they won't you could have a calm golden retriver though I got the hyper one.

Answer 5

Not really sure what traits a golden retriever has, but I have always heard good things, you might want to check out this website, it will give you all kinds of info on the particular breed.
www.dogbreedinfo.com then just search for golden retriever. I hope this helps.

Answer 6

Golden retrievers are really amazing dogs. The positive is that most are very loyal and extremely intelligent. They are large and can make a great protector, but it is also a friendly breed.

The downside is that these breed of dogs are very active. They will need a lot of attention and exercise. Many cases that I have seen, as puppies they can be very rambunctious and cause quite a few problems. They can take their extra energy out on chewing things, and/ or running through the house which can lead to breaking things.
The good part is that most grow up and outgrow the problems they have as puppies, but they will continue to need a lot of physical activity.

Answer 7

i work at a kennel with only labs and goldens..

goldens are good because they're loyal, loveddd to be pet and are usually good with younger kids. they love a lot of attention

on the bad side they do have a lot of hair that needs to kept up! they're adorable though and i ahvn't noticed much barking from them. when they are puppies they are verrry hyper though! and will break into anything they can

labs are a good breed as well. they are very similar to goldens with the exception of the hair! ooo! and for people like the girl above me there is NO difference between the colors of labs.. some people just like a certain color but they're attitudes are the same! yellow females are very high in demand right now though.

Answer 8

I have never heard anything bad about this breed of dog. It also depends on the training (on the yahoo rss feeds use search for any thing you want to know about dogs you can view it 1 or put it on your home page for up dates"very good info")

The Golden Retriever is the kind of dog used most in my area for guide dogs of all types because they are the most trainable. They tend not to get upset, they are laid back. VERY good around children. I used to help test dogs (for pet therapy in hospital and nursing homes) this kind of dog did the best.

If you like med. size dogs and are able to give him plenty of exercise this bread is ideal.

The only thing I would check into is his family line. Like any dog too much in-breeding can cause health and behavior problems.

And if you do decide to get a dog take him to the vet asap and get a full work up. Yes this is $$ but life with a sick animal does not only hurt your heart but also your wallet.

Answer 9

Golden Retrievers and Yellow Labs tend to have the same disposition....always happy to see you. They are great with children though may tend to knock them down when excited and don't make wonderful watch-dogs as they will usually take the crooks to the good stuff as long as they are getting a pat on the head on the way through. Bad traits you have to watch for with them generally have to do with breeding and can have bad hips early on and be prone to seizures. My dog started having seizures around age 6. It is fairly controlled with medication and when he does have seizures, I take him to a veterinary Chiropractor to aleviate the strain on his hips and spine. They do also shed like there's no tomorrow. LOL. There is no love greater, though than that of a golden! They are very loyal, protective, and committed to their owners.

Answer 10

My family had a Golden Retriever while I was a teen and I can not recall a bad trait about that dog at all. She was the perfect dog. We were raising guide dog puppies for the blind and she helped raise them. She was gentle, sensitive and smart.