GOLDEN RETRIEVER BREED INFORMATION

Breed Group: Sporting

Weight (Male): 65 - 75lbs
Weight (Female): 55-65lbs

Height (Male): 23" - 24"
Height (Female): 21.5" - 22.5"

Color: Various shades of gold

Coat: May be golden or cream-colored. It is smooth and wavy and the undercoat is weather-resistant. Shedding is average.

Description: Golden Retrievers are powerful, active dogs, sound and well balanced. They possess a personality that is eager, alert and self-confident. An ideal sportman's companion, family pet, an excellent gundog, guide or service dog. Gentle with children, they enjoy the endless attention children provide. Goldens love to swim and should be allowed to do so whenever possible. Though they will adapt well to a kennel environment, they prefer human companionship and are not happy in solitude.

History: It is said that Lord Tweedmouth saw a troupe of eight Russian sheepdogs performing in a circus in the seaside resort of Brighton in England. He was so impressed that following the show purchased all eight dogs. The Golden Retrievers history is then documented by handwritten records of Lord Tweedmouth. In 1868, Lord Tweedmouth mated a Tweed Water Spaniel to a yellow retriever and this resulted in the foundation of the definitive yellow breed now known as the Golden Retriever. In 1881 Lord Tweedmouth's son took two yellow retrievers with him to their family's Texas ranch.

Character: This breed is very self-confident, sensitive, intelligent, and adaptable. Barking is infrequent. Goldens are easy to train and strong, but their most outstanding trait is character. They are outgoing and devoted companions to all sorts of people, happy and trusting. They make great hunting companions, also.

Temperament: Golden Retrievers have a well-balanced temperament. This dog gets along well with children, other dogs, and any household pets. It can be belligerent with unknown visitors.

Care: Regular grooming with a brush and comb is required. Make sure the ears are kept clean. Grooming may be done twice a week.

Training: Obedience classes are recommended. They are very sensitive to harsh treatment, so excessive strictness is not recommended. Golden Retrievers remember what they learn for the rest of their lives.

Activity: Golden Retrievers have above-average needs for exercise, although they will adapt themselves to the exercise habits of your family. Daily recommended exercise is about 45 minutes each day.

Information was taken from www.nextdaypets.com and www.dog-tracker.com.

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