Golden Retriever

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Breed Group

Golden Retriever is a gun dog/sporting dog breed group.and Golden Retriever is having a pleasing appearance.

Weight

The body weight of the GR ranges from 25 to 36 kg.

Height

The height has the range of fifty one to sixty one cms

Color(s)

GR is a well-built dog with a cream to golden yellow colored coat.

Coat

Dense undercoat is present whereas the top coat is water repellent. The dog has medium-length with cream to golden colored coat.

Overview

The breed was developed first at Scotland and has evolved from Newfoundland, Setters and Spaniels. This dog has an excellent nose and is used for tracking and hunting purposes by many persons.

Character

They are lovable animals and are liked by children mainly because of the long hair materials swaying from side to side during movements. Because of their sociability, the GR is preferred and is able to move well with children, elderly persons and with other dogs too.

Temperament

These dogs love to be people and are confident. The obedience is something superb and the temperament is much pleasing one and the pet owners often feel proud of the nice temperament of their dogs.

Care

These dogs are to be cared especially for the coat. The skin needs to be checked frequently for the presence of any ticks or lice infestation. This dog needs regular anti-parasitic treatment and the fecal sample needs to be examined frequently.

In areas wherein increased humidity is present, the flea problem needs to be checked frequently.

Cancer is the frequent cause of death in these animals and particularly, the lymphosarcoma, osteosarcoma, mast cell tumor and hemangiosarcoma are more common in these dogs, in addition to the hip dysplasia.

Training

They excel other dogs in obedience related training activities. When offered planned and systematic training schedules, these dogs perform well as pet dogs. The dog loves a long walk along with the owner.

Activity

The activities of the dog may not be satisfactory if the animal is without any contact with the owner for a longer time. Hence, the owner needs to spend some time with the dog daily regardless of his or her daily busy schedules.

The dog loves picking up of toys or balls as a playful activity and are intelligent in general. The GR is used as a service dog and as a blind dog.

The Golden Retriever is capable of swimming well and loves swimming. Golden Retriever exhibit intelligent activities whenever taken for dog show.