I have a golden retriever and if you drop anything she picks it up....more so for me than anyone else in the family since she follows me constantly. Do other breeds do this too?
2007-02-09 13:05:55 · 6 answers · asked by Dellajoy 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
This is what these dogs were bred for. Hunting and retrieving (ducks, pheasants, etc.)
Other breeds such as Spaniels and Pointers we bred for similar purposes.
You must remember that these are very old breeds. Dogs were not just pets back in the day. They truly served a purpose. Mainly for hunting.
2007-02-09 13:16:35 · answer #1 · answered by SpookyMulder 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They are retrieving things. They are retrievers.
2007-02-09 13:24:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a lot of dogs do that, but Golden's, there the best at it, great isn't it, that trait is why ya see them as therapy dogs for the handicapped.
2007-02-09 13:12:40 · answer #3 · answered by gunter_thehunter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Terriers don't. Unless you're dropping food.
2007-02-09 13:09:15 · answer #4 · answered by chrisatmudd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
idk -but, i do know it is normal for a retriever - i have grown up w/ labs all my life - aren't they great!!?? - - enjoy!!
2007-02-09 13:18:24 · answer #5 · answered by tirebiter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
theyr called RETRIEVERS for a reason!!! DUH!!!
2007-02-09 13:10:26 · answer #6 · answered by rachel13 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋