Welcome to Lovable Golden Retriever!
Just what is it that makes the Golden Retriever so popular with people of all ages? Sometimes described as "love and loyalty wrapped up in sunshine," Goldens are famous for their easy temperament and boundless enthusiasm.
In both North America and the U.K., they rank among the top five of all pedigree breeds.
It's no wonder that some of the most heartwarming commercials on TV include one of these lovable dogs. Who can resist those big brown eyes and that ever-present smile?
I'll introduce you to Golden Retriever backgrounds and history, a fascinating mixture of breeds that created the "best of the best."
We'll also check out the characteristics and behaviors that make these classy canines stand out above the crowd. All of these interesting facts on Golden Retrievers will help you appreciate them even more!
Your Very Own Golden
Are you thinking about buying or adopting a Golden? You can read about a few options you might want to consider.
Your precious pup will grow up so fast! From puppyhood to adulthood, we'll look at each stage of development so you'll know what to expect and how to help your Golden reach his full potential.
You can also skim through breed-specific advice on numerous subjects in the areas of feeding, training, grooming, and health issues.
Goldens at Work and Play
Much more than "just a pet," the Golden is widely known for his great strengths as a working dog. You'll be amazed to see how many career "hats" these capable canines can wear with ease and distinction.
These athletic dogs love to participate in a wide range of fun sports and activities. Check out the various types of canine competition. Which ones would your buddy like to try?
These tenderhearted animals possess the special qualities of compassion and intuition that perfectly suit them to many service-related fields.
From therapy dogs to assistance dogs, the love, loyalty and sensitivity of this breed have touched the lives of many hurting, needy people.
Feel free to browse through these fun and helpful facts about Golden Retrievers, and enjoy the many lovely photos.
By the way, throughout this site, I've used the pronoun "he" for the sake of simplicity, rather than the impersonal "it." Please don't be offended if you have a lady Golden. We love her, too!
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Golden Retriever Blog The Golden Retriever Blog keeps you up to date with the latest news in the world of Golden Retrievers. Full of fun photos and stories.
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Buying a Golden Retriever Are you thinking about buying a Golden Retriever? Here are some things to consider before you go shopping.
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Golden Retriever Adoptions Successful Golden Retriever adoptions are rewarding for you, and give your new Golden a second chance at life.
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Care Tips For Golden Retrievers Looking for ways to pamper your pooch? Check out these care tips for Golden Retrievers, from bathing to toenail trimming, and much more.
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Golden Retriever Health Problems and Other Dog Health Problems You can avoid many Golden Retriever health problems by knowing the symptoms and warning signs.
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Canine Health Emergency A canine health emergency is any situation in which there's not a moment to lose. Here are some cases where you'll want to get to your vet fast!
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Training A Golden Retriever Why is training a Golden Retriever important? Just like children, dogs come into the world filled with love and curiosity, but not manners. That's where you come in!
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Dog Training Problem Solving For many people, dog training problem solving takes up more of their time than basic dog training. Here are some ideas to try.
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Older Dog Problems If you're dealing with older dog problems in your household, read on for ways to help your beloved Golden Oldie.
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Travel Tips For Pets Check out these travel tips for pets before your next vacation. Your pet will be safer, and you'll all have more fun.
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Service Dog Breeds Golden Retrievers are one of the favorite service dog breeds due to their intelligence, trainability, stability, gentleness and loyalty.
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Types of Working Dogs There are many types of working dogs. Here are some important areas of work where Golden Retrievers shine!
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Dog Breed Activities The wide range of dog breed activities available today will keep you and your Golden Retriever happily occupied and enjoying each other's company.
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Characteristics of Golden Retrievers The characteristics of Golden Retrievers are unique from other breeds in many ways. Just take a look!
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Learning About Golden Retriever History Golden Retriever history is as colorful as the breed itself. Where did the Golden Retriever come from? Let's check it out!
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