What You Should Know About the Golden Retriever Breed

"My golden retriever could have a broken leg, and hisenough to attract a golden. Put on the sprinkler in
teeth could be falling out, but if I walk in the door,your garden and you will see them in their elements.
he'll wag his tail until it hurts." Bob Vetere.The best thing about the golden retriever breed is
Finding a better description than this quote about thetheir temperament. Their gentle and cheerful nature is
golden retriever breed would be next to impossible.enough to assure that your kids are safe with them.
You may have seen plenty of adorable goldenThis is the main reason why they don't make good
retrievers in your neighborhood faithfully taggingguard dogs, so if that is what you are looking for,
along with their owners, playing with the kids, andyou need to reconsider your decision. Make no
now contemplate on adding one to your family.mistake; golden retrievers need plenty of human love
However, before you do so you ought to learn asand attention. This entails spending plenty of time
much as possible about the golden retriever breed sowith them. It would be advisable to bring home a
that you are well-informed by the time a new pupgolden if there is someone who is at home all day.
enters your life. Undoubtedly, golden retrievers areThey don't appreciate long hours in solitary
among the friendliest, reliable, and trustworthy dogsconfinement.
that blend well in a family environment.  Eager toThe golden retriever breed requires plenty of regular
please, goldens will do just about anything you ask,exercise, be it walking, playing with other dogs, or
which makes them easy to train and is the mainsimply playing ‘catch'. Of course, they are game
reason why most service dogs you come across arefor some adventure sports such as hiking and jogging
golden retrievers.as well. Come up with some new games, and your
The golden retriever breed is the one kids love, forgolden will only be eager to set the ball rolling. This
they have no problems playing fetch for hours,highly intelligent breed requires the least amount of
splashing in the pool, or simply hanging around doingtraining and is bound to pass every session with
just about anything the kids may want them to do.flying colors.
Their satisfaction lies in spending time with people;Golden retrievers love to eat and have a tendency
though they don't mind roughing it up with a group ofto turn obese unless they are active. Therefore, you
pups occasionally. Energy and enthusiasm isought to control their diet and complement it with
something the golden retriever breed does not lack,plenty of exercise as well. Like most other breeds,
so any time is play time for them. Rest assured hethe golden retriever breed has a tendency to chew
will be willing to take a break or start another playingon anything that comes their way. Make sure you
session at the slightest indication.provide enough toys to distract them from getting
Golden retrievers are born swimmers and can spendto your furniture or your kid's sneakers.
hours together in the water. The smallest puddle is