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Golden Retriever Puppies for Sale
Golden Retriever
"Two Golden Retriever brothers on a
nice sit-stay in their backyard, looking pretty for the camera. On the left
is Little Du, 5 years old, and on the right is Rocky, 6 years old. Rocky is
a Delta Society-registered therapy dog and visits nursing homes and
hospitals. Dutchy begins his training in the winter. Both have done agility
classes as well and are much adored by their human family. Woof!"
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Description |
The Golden Retriever is a beautiful, sturdy,
well-proportioned dog with a feathered, medium-length, cream to golden-colored
coat. (The coat is not suppose to be red.) The outer coat is water-repellent and
the undercoat is dense. The head is broad, with a tapering, but wide,
powerful muzzle. It has a scissors bite and a clear frontal stop. The nose
is black and the kindly eyes are brown with dark rims. The ears are medium-sized
and pendant. Its neck and thighs are muscular and the chest is broad. The tail
is long, but never curled. |
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Temperament |
These are lovable, well-mannered, intelligent dogs
with a great charm. They are easily trained, and always patient and gentle with
children. Loyal, confident, sweet and eager to please. It is active, loving and
an outstanding family dog. Golden Retrievers enjoy pleasing their masters,
so obedience training can be fun. They excel in obedience competitions. Friendly
with everyone, including other dogs, the Golden Retriever has very little, if
any, guarding instincts. While unlikely to attack, Goldens make good watchdogs,
loudly signaling a stranger's approach. This breed needs to be around people to
be happy. If isolated from human contact, or left alone for long periods of
time, the Golden Retriever may become mischievous. They can be over-exuberant
and distractible. Some of the Golden's talents are hunting, tracking,
retrieving, narcotics detection, agility, competitive obedience, and performing
tricks. These dogs also love to swim. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: Dogs 22-24 inches (56-61cm.) Bitches 20-22
inches (51-56cm.)
Weight: Dogs 60-80 pounds (27-36kg.) Bitches 55-70 pounds (25-32kg.) |
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Health Problems |
Prone to hip dysplasia and congenital eye defects.
OFA and CERF certification are important from both parents. Parents should
also be checked for Von Willebrand's disease and heart problems. Skin allergies
are common in Golden Retrievers and require immediate veterinary attention. |
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Living Conditions |
This breed will do okay in an apartment if
sufficiently exercised. They are moderately active indoors and will do best with
at least a medium to large yard. |
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Exercise |
The Golden Retriever
needs to be taken on a daily, brisk,
long walk, jog or
run alongside you when you bicycle.
In addition, they like to retrieve balls and other toys. Be sure to
exercise this dog well and do not overfeed, as he tends to put on weight. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 10-12 years |
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Grooming |
The smooth, medium-haired double coat is easy to
groom. Comb and brush with a firm bristle brush, paying particular attention to
the dense undercoat. Dry shampoo regularly, but bathe only when necessary. This
breed is an average shedder. |
| Origin |
The Golden Retriever was first developed in the
British Isles, probably from crosses between a yellow Flat-Coated Retriever,
light-coated Tweed Water Spaniels, other spaniels, setters and even the
Newfoundland and possibly the Bloodhound. In fact the breed was first shown as a
Golden Flat-Coat. The Golden is one of the world's foremost family companion
dogs. Many of the top obedience competition dogs in the country are Golden
retrievers. The Golden is also a fine bird dog on both land and in the water. He
has an excellent nose and has been used not only for hunting and tracking, but
also for narcotics detection. Because of his great desire to please and capacity
for love and learning, the Golden Retriever is also used as a guide for the
blind, therapy dog, and service dog for the disabled. |
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Gun Dog, AKC Sporting |
Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC,
APRI, ACR |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Golden Retriever Shirts!
Golden Retriever Posters and Prints!
Golden Retrievers - Hunter (left), Max (Right)
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Jack, a Golden Retriever puppy at 11 weeks old
Jack, a Golden Retriever all grown up!
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Sadie in her therapy dog vest. Sadie goes to hospitals and
nursing homes to visit people and she loves her job. Shown here at 1
˝ years old.
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