Golden Retriever was developed by crossing the original yellow Flat-Coated Retriever with the now extinct Tweed Water Spaniel. He later crossed in the Bloodhound, Irish Setter and more Tweed Water Spaniel. Now it is one of the most popular breeds known today, not only as family companions but for obedience competitions. The dog breed was developed for serving as gundogs, in order to retrieve birds, upland game, lame hens and other small sized preys.
Golden Retriever is kind, gentle and very eager to please. He will do anything for affection and loves everyone including strangers. The Golden Retriever is the ideal family pet as they love children, adults and other animals equally. Behaviors that can develop include barking, digging, and chewing, stealing food, taking toys from children, lapse in house training and jumping. This is a suitable breed for kids and is known to be playful, energetic, and affectionate around them. This breed will do okay in an apartment if sufficiently exercised.
Group – Sporting Group
Height – 22-24 inches (male), 20-22 inches (female)
Weight – 27-36kg (male), 25-32kg (female)
Life Expectancy – 10-12 years
Litter – 5-10 puppies in a liter.
Other names – Yellow Retriever, Golden Flat Coat
Coat Length – Inbetween Medium – Long (water repellent with a thick undercoat) / Coat Density – Dence / Coat Texture – Straight
Colour – Golden / Dark Golden / Light Golden
Maintenance –
Ear – Regular ear check, as dirt and bacteria can build up inside, causing inflammation and a bad smell. Never insert anything deep into the ear canal, just clean the outer ear.
Teeth – Brushing to keep teeth and gums healthy should also be done daily or at least weekly.
Grooming – Goldens need the occasional bath to keep them clean and looking their best, they have an instinctive love of water. Grooming can be a wonderful bonding experience for you and your pet. When grooming, pay close attention to his underbody and where his legs and body meet. These areas tend to have excessive matting. He will have major shedding twice a year, during this time, daily brushing is required to keep the hair from getting everywhere in your home. Brushing will reduce shedding as well as make the coat softer and cleaner.
Nutrition – Feeding your dog with the right foods and amounts are very important. Balance diet can be obtained at home with natural home made food apart from commercial dry food.
Vegetables – Vegetables are source of many important elements like vitamins, minerals and fibers which are very important for your dog’s health.
Vegetables like pumpkin, zucchini, peas, carrots, beets, yams, broccoli, green beans, sweet potato and cauliflower should make up to a quarter of the total
food given to dogs.
Meat – Dogs are carnivores by nature and prefer mostly meat based diets. Cooked meat is the most preferable dog food and should be part of any balanced
diet. There are several meat options available for dogs: beef, lamb, pork, turkey, chicken, venison and ostrich are some of the most common.
To get a healthy pet, never buy a puppy from a backyard breeder, puppy mill, or pet store. Find a reputable breeder who tests her breeding dogs for genetic health conditions and good temperaments.
Golden Retriever is kind, gentle and very eager to please. He will do anything for affection and loves everyone including strangers. The Golden Retriever is the ideal family pet as they love children, adults and other animals equally. Behaviors that can develop include barking, digging, and chewing, stealing food, taking toys from children, lapse in house training and jumping. This is a suitable breed for kids and is known to be playful, energetic, and affectionate around them. This breed will do okay in an apartment if sufficiently exercised.
Group – Sporting Group
Height – 22-24 inches (male), 20-22 inches (female)
Weight – 27-36kg (male), 25-32kg (female)
Life Expectancy – 10-12 years
Litter – 5-10 puppies in a liter.
Other names – Yellow Retriever, Golden Flat Coat
Coat Length – Inbetween Medium – Long (water repellent with a thick undercoat) / Coat Density – Dence / Coat Texture – Straight
Colour – Golden / Dark Golden / Light Golden
Maintenance –
Ear – Regular ear check, as dirt and bacteria can build up inside, causing inflammation and a bad smell. Never insert anything deep into the ear canal, just clean the outer ear.
Teeth – Brushing to keep teeth and gums healthy should also be done daily or at least weekly.
Grooming – Goldens need the occasional bath to keep them clean and looking their best, they have an instinctive love of water. Grooming can be a wonderful bonding experience for you and your pet. When grooming, pay close attention to his underbody and where his legs and body meet. These areas tend to have excessive matting. He will have major shedding twice a year, during this time, daily brushing is required to keep the hair from getting everywhere in your home. Brushing will reduce shedding as well as make the coat softer and cleaner.
Nutrition – Feeding your dog with the right foods and amounts are very important. Balance diet can be obtained at home with natural home made food apart from commercial dry food.
Vegetables – Vegetables are source of many important elements like vitamins, minerals and fibers which are very important for your dog’s health.
Vegetables like pumpkin, zucchini, peas, carrots, beets, yams, broccoli, green beans, sweet potato and cauliflower should make up to a quarter of the total
food given to dogs.
Meat – Dogs are carnivores by nature and prefer mostly meat based diets. Cooked meat is the most preferable dog food and should be part of any balanced
diet. There are several meat options available for dogs: beef, lamb, pork, turkey, chicken, venison and ostrich are some of the most common.
To get a healthy pet, never buy a puppy from a backyard breeder, puppy mill, or pet store. Find a reputable breeder who tests her breeding dogs for genetic health conditions and good temperaments.
