By: Kelly Marshall
Submitted: 2011-07-24 01:38:32 | Word Count: 510
Are you looking for some information about the Golden Retriever? Then you have come to the right place! This breed of dog is adorable and charming, they are a very intelligent dogs but require obedience training from a young age, as they do like to push their luck otherwise! As puppies, they love to be the center of attention and can be a little too much at times - but try to enjoy whilst teaching them what acceptable behavior is.
Golden Retrievers were bred to be working dogs and they are highly respected for their work as guide dogs, rescue dogs and for their input into various police work (such as drug searching.) This information would suggest that they have a lot of potential and can become very well trained and obedient if given the chance. Your best bet is to take a Golden Retriever as a puppy and train them from the beginning for the best start in life. If you make the fault of waiting until they are older, you are in for a really tough time as they can be both large and heavy to handle!
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Physically, they can reach on average twenty four inches in height and between fifty five and seventy five pounds in weight. This breed of dog is muscular and athletic and can have a coat form very light, almost white to golden and honey coloring. For show purposes, those with a medium golden color are most highly praised, but really and truly the color of your Golden Retriever shouldn't make you love them any less!
They can be very energetic dogs and will need plenty of exercise to let off steam and burn calories. The consequence of not taking them on long walks on a regular basis is undesirable behavior such as chewing your favorite pair of shoes or causing havoc in the backyard! As puppies especially, you need to keep one eye on them at all times as they can be very mischievous - sometimes seen as cute, but ultimately a nightmare if you don't gain adequate control on their behavior.
A common health concern in Golden Retrievers is hip dysplasia, but you can help to prevent this by making sure they get the right nutrition as their bodies grow and develop. Speak with reputable breeders or your veterinarian who can offer guidance on the best diet for your dog. Don't be put off either, if they suggest certain foods with a higher price tag - it might be more expensive in the short term, but if you ignore this advice, you might have to shell out a lot more in vet bills further down the line.
Due to their medium length hair, this breed of dog does benefit from daily grooming to prevent matting and also to reduce the amount of hairs littered around your home. Dogs with longer hair are also at a higher risk of picking up ticks when they are out in the open - make sure that you are checking for this on a regular basis.
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