All About
Golden Retriever Dogs
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Golden Retriever Complete Profile
by Dooziedog.com
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Key Facts about Golden Retrievers:
Size: Medium
Height: 51 - 61 cm (20 - 24 inches)
Weight: 27 - 37 kg (60 - 80 lb)
Life Span: 12 years
Grooming: Fairly demanding
Exercise: Demanding
Feeding: Demanding
Temperament: Intelligent & caring
Country of Origin: England
AKC Group: Sporting
Physical Characteristics of Golden Retrivers:
General Appearance: Solid, laid-back and gentle.
Color: Any shade of gold or cream.
Coat: The outercoat is flat or wavy, waterproof with feathering.
The undercoat is dense.
Tail: Thick, well-feathered and never carried over the back.
Ears: Medium size, set high and hanging close to the cheek.
Body: The ribs are deep and well-sprung. The topline is level
with a strong, muscular loin. The shoulders are long, wide and
well laid back.
Temperament of Golden Retrievers:
Gentle, intelligent, kind and loyal. Golden Retrievers are
popular family dogs with their affectionate and caring nature.
Unlike many other breeds they do not demand continuous attention
from their family or handler. They are friendly with children,
strangers and other dogs. They are easily trained and obedient.
Some of these dogs make good watchdogs, others do not.
Grooming for Golden Retrievers:
These dogs can be trimmed occasionally for a well-groomed
appearance and they need regular brushing and combing. The excess
hair between the pads of the feet also needs to be trimmed and
the ears checked for dirt or wax build-up.
Exercise for Golden Retrievers:
The Golden Retriever adapts itself to the family activities, but
it does need more exercise than the average dog. They enjoy
retrieving, swimming, obedience training and agility sports.
These dogs not only need to be kept physically healthy but also
mentally healthy, so it is important to keep them occupied.
History of Golden Retrievers:
In the 1860s, Lord Tweedmouth in Scotland purchased an only
yellow puppy from a litter of black Flat Coated Retrievers. His
aim was to breed retrievers of this lighter colour. He crossed
this yellow dog with a liver Tweed Water spaniel (a breed that
was hardy, intelligent and able to retrieve game in all sorts of
weather). From 1867 onwards, Tweedmouth's gamekeepers recorded
all matings and conscientiously evaluated the results. As the
conformity of this dog became established, these yellow
retrievers became a breed in their own right. They were first
shown in 1908 and were recognized by the English Kennel Club in
1913.
Additional Comments:
Golden Retrievers are used as guide dogs for the blind and as
drug/explosives detectors.
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