| Golden Retriever breed is extremely popular in the | | | | immediately, and not only you but all your family |
| US and all over the world. Hundreds of people adopt | | | | members and even pets. They are very good with |
| Goldens every day and most of them have very | | | | children and friendly to strangers. And they are |
| limited knowledge about this canine. However, I | | | | extremely obedient and willing to please their owners. |
| believe that it is vitally important to learn everything | | | | Actually, the first winner of AKC Obedience Trials |
| you can about Golden Retriever breed and to find | | | | was a female Golden Retriever. Goldens are also |
| out if it is the right one for you. | | | | sometimes used to take care about kittens, puppies |
| Why do you want a dog? | | | | of other dogs or even tiger cubs. They may even |
| First of all let's find out why do you want to adopt a | | | | start producing milk for the adoptee without being |
| dog? If you need a watchdog then Golden Retriever | | | | pregnant or nursing recently. |
| is not the right choice. Golden is anything but a | | | | Grooming |
| watchdog. The breed is famous for its friendliness | | | | The Goldens require grooming once or twice a week. |
| and love for people. Have a look at the Golden when | | | | Even with regular grooming they still shed. It makes |
| he's barking at the door. Do you see that tale | | | | them less appropriate for allergic people. They tend |
| waiving asking "Will you play with me?" So if you | | | | to chew, especially puppies, and actually may |
| need a watchdog better start looking for another | | | | preserve this habit through the rest of their lives. So |
| breed. | | | | you need to take care about proper chew toys. |
| Space and Exercises | | | | Health issues |
| The Goldens are famous not only for great | | | | There are some health issues you need to be aware |
| personality but also for being very active. Of course, | | | | of before adopting a Golden. There's a bunch of |
| your Golden will become less active as he ages, but | | | | hereditary diseases that are common in Goldens like |
| normally he needs to exercise a lot! And of course it | | | | hip dysplasia, cataract and the Von Willebrand |
| requires your time. Don't forget, Golden Retriever | | | | disease. To minimize risks of such diseases it's better |
| was originally bred as a hunting dog so exercises are | | | | to adopt a dog from a reputable breeder and always |
| absolutely necessary for his physical and mental | | | | check health certificates of a breeding pair. Skin |
| health. The best conditions for your Golden are a | | | | allergies are also common in Goldens and are mainly |
| medium or large-sized yard. But it's also acceptable to | | | | caused by insect bites. The leading cause of untimely |
| keep Golden in the apartment if you give him enough | | | | death in Golden Retriever is cancer. |
| opportunity to exercise outdoors. | | | | Costs |
| Your dog will love long walks, jogging, running by the | | | | Finally, let's not forget about the costs related to |
| bicycle and of course swimming. The Goldens love to | | | | owning a Golden Retriever. A Golden Retriever pup |
| swim and will be grateful for every opportunity to do | | | | from a reputable breeder will normally cost from |
| it. They are also extremely good in all types of dog | | | | $250 to $1000 but it's only the first expense you are |
| games. Perhaps, Golden is not the best dog for | | | | going to make. You'll need to buy toys, food and |
| elderly people because of their activity. But they are | | | | water bowl, leash (or leashes to be exact), grooming |
| widely used as service dogs, in search and rescue | | | | instruments and of course food. Golden is a big dog, |
| operations and sometimes as guiding dogs for blind | | | | and big dogs love to eat a lot. Finally, don't forget |
| people. | | | | about vet bills for injections and regular checks. |
| Famous character | | | | Well, if after all you still think Golden Retriever is the |
| As it was mentioned above, Golden Retrievers are | | | | right breed for you, then my congratulations, you are |
| extremely friendly. But they are also very intelligent | | | | about to become a happy owner of the America's |
| and loving animals. Goldens start loving you almost | | | | favorite dog! |