I love Golden Retrievers but I don't know a lot about them. Can you help?
2007-05-16 13:25:03 · 8 answers · asked by Mandy_N 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
They are excellent family dogs or even just a one person dog. They are extremely loving. If you are having a bad day, they want to know about it. They get up in your face, if you let them, to try and hug you to let you know they care and want to make it better. They have loads of energy and mellow with age. They shed!! They need every other day groomings especially in the summer, not so much in the winter. They come in many colors and have anywhere from long to short hair. I had 2 blonds and a red, they are wonderful. They aren't very good for protection but they don't really like strangers. But when push comes to shove, depending on the dog's personality, usually the stranger becomes a friend. 2 of mine didn't like strangers and the other one wasn't really sure what she thought. They tend to think that they are lap dogs, the bigger they are the smaller they think they are. They are super animals and would defiantly recommend getting one to anyone.
2007-05-16 13:35:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never buy from a backyard breeder, puppy mill, petstore or newspaper, consider adopting from a shelter and don't knock the adults. Make sure you research millons of dog breeds, Golden Retrivers are great, but they don't suit everyone. Golden Retriver Temperament: Golden Retrievers are loveable, polite, and highly intelligent. They exude charm and confidence. They are sweet, eager to please, and devoted family companions. They do not do well if left alone for extended periods of time or they will become mischievous and destructive. They have a tendency to be overly exuberant and distractible. They are always gentle and patient with children. They are friendly with other pets. In fact, they are friendly with everyone. They tend to bark as a form of greeting. The Golden Retriever is not well suited for a two career family as they require an inordinate amount of human interaction and companionship.they are heavy shedders. they require minimum of 30min walks daily. Best trainning is to take them Puppy School.Or obedience classes
2016-05-20 15:26:36 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Golden Retrievers are loyal animals.They are always willing to help a person in need,and are the smartest dogs.They are mostly trained to be guide dogs to people who are blind.They may be small as a puppy,but they become big,weighing at least more than 20-30 pounds.Golden Retrievers are really nice dogs over all.
2007-05-16 13:39:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Golden Retrievers are among some of the most popular breeds of dog in the world. They are also one of the most intelligent and dependable breeds. Because of that, they are often used as service dogs that help the disabled and therapy dogs which visit people in hospitals and nursing homes. They were used originally as Retrievers which bring wounded/killed game birds back to the hunter. Game bird=duck. They are placed in the American Kennel Club's Sporting Group. They are named so because of their golden coat`of fur. They have problems with hip dysplasia and certain canine cancers along with obesity, due to their gentle natures.
2007-05-16 13:47:31 · answer #4 · answered by Beth C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG!!!! I have a 2 year old golden and he is the best dog i have ever had in my life!!! He would never hurt a fly!!! He is so loyal and is always by my side. When im home alone at night I have started to notice that his guard dog skills kick in when someone knocks on the door. He has a little little ruff!!!! HAHA...He is so amazing and all he wants to do is please people. Little kids will run up to him and want to pet him. Sometimes he gets so excited the little kids get scared!!! Haha hope that helped with a real live story!!!!
ACTUALLY MY DOG WEIGHS 92 POUNDS NOT 20-30!!!!
2007-05-16 13:37:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello....one of the best, kindest, loyalist & gentlest dogs there is, same care as any other pretty much...just have to be careful about hip displaysia...as many big dogs are so overbred it is a common, sad & expensive problem..a good breeder will the know the whole history & life of the puppies & they won't be cheap !!! Tho there are many mixed breeds, ya just still have to be careful about the hip displaysia so many big dogs are prone too :(Take Care
2007-05-16 13:31:30 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh go do your homework. Stop asking other people to do your work for you. First of all they are BIG dogs. Do you have a large home on at least 1 acre?
2007-05-16 13:54:45 · answer #7 · answered by D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 2 and they are the greatest !!! Very affectionate. I have one that is a service dog and visits with disturbed children. One is very smart the other is a dope but very affectionate and loving. This breed is also subject to thyroid problems.
2007-05-17 20:07:31 · answer #8 · answered by Alfred H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋