Golden Retriever Breed description

Friday, 01 June 2007

Golden Retrievers are a popular dog breed. Golden Retrievers known as 'Goldend' were bread to retrieve fowl while hunting. Golden Retrievers have been the second most popular family dog, just behind Golden Lab. Golden Retrievers are easy to train, very tolerant, and normally very happy and friendly. Golden Retrievers desire on attention and thrive when kept close to the family. They enjoy play time at all ages. Golden retrievers require regular exercise, a balanced diet, and regular veterinary check-ups. Golden Retrievers are usually compatible with all people and other dogs. They typically bark when startled, but generally their friendly nature makes them poor watchdogs. Golden Retrievers are particularly valued for their high level of sociability towards people and willingness to learn. Because of this, they are commonly used as Guide dogs and Search and Rescue dogs Golden Retrievers were breed in Scotland originally. The Golden is athletic, well balanced, and symmetrical. Its appearance reflects its merry and outgoing temperament, and is usually never sulky or aggressive. This large breed is similar in appearance to the yellow Labrador Retriever, especially when young. The most obvious difference is the Golden Retriever's luxurious coat, which varies in shades of goldish yellow.[2] Today's Golden Retrievers fall into two groups: English and American. These two types are merely variations of the Golden Retriever breed as a whole, and differ only in aesthetics. Golden Retrievers reach their full height at around one year of age and full weight around two years old, though they may retain their puppyish nature for life. The height standard is 56-61 cm (22-24 in) at the withers for males, and 51-56 cm (20-22 in) for females. The weight standard is 29-34 kg (65-75 lb) for males, and 27-32 kg (60-70 lb) for females.

 

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