Golden Retrievers

Golden Retrievers are very sociable dogs. Its origins date back to 1865 when the aristocrat Lord tweedmouth was looking for the perfect dog to facilitate bird hunting in the woods of Guisachan, Scotland. After about 20 years of crossbreeding, the Golden Retriever was ready to be presented, as it’s known nowadays. Near 1925, it was recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC), and today is one of the most popular breeds around the world.

This kind hunter breed loves the water, and they have webbed paws ideal for swimming. As hunting dogs, their “soft mouth” is a great advantage because they transport the prey without chewing it. Golden Retrievers have a strong constitution; their height is 22-24 inches (Males) and 20-22 inches (Females) and weighs around 60-80 pounds (males) and 55-70 pounds (Females). Their external coat is water-repellent, and they have a dense interior one, in a variety of gold tones. Their lifespan is supposed to be 12-14 years.

They are obedient and with a simple training they can be ready to follow commands. It is not recommended to choose this breed as guardian dogs, as they have a lovely personality. However, their unique qualities make them useful for different scenarios: victims search and rescue, helping people with disabilities, detection of drugs and explosives.

Some essential tips to take care of this lovely friend at home are:

Diet

The Nutrition it's very important when looking for their food. Try to find multiple meat proteins as the main ingredients. Protein from various sources such as lamb, chicken and fish is viewed as being beneficial unless your dog is allergic to certain proteins. Their daily diet should be related to the amount of physical activity performed, as they are prone to obesity. They should have fixed schedules. Serve fresh water all the time using stainless steel buckets.

Exercise and play

They are very active, and can easily run the whole day. It is recommended that the dogs exercise on a regular basis, they should be taken outside for daily walks and also get the opportunity to swim at some point. It would be good to keep them in open areas during their spare time. Also, Golden Retrievers love to chew everything around, so you need to provide them squeaky and super tough toys, which can satisfy that need and also clean their teeth.

Health

Because they are prone to hip dysplasia and skin problems, common symptoms like the resistance of doing some movements, itching, and ears discomfort, are signals that something is not right. The veterinary supervision is a key for guarantee the appropriate prevention and treatment of these symptoms.

The Golden Retriever, a playful, energetic, and smart dog, with and incredible loyalty behavior is the perfect family pet.

Grooming

Because of its density hair, it requires to be brushed every day. This way you will to control excessive hair loss and avoid knotted hair, which can lead to infections with parasites like fleas and mites.

A monthly bath with a special dry shampoo will keep your Golden Retriever clean and will prevent the presence of bacteria and parasites. Remember to clean its ears periodically, as they are likely to acquire infections.