Breed Description

Golden Retrievers are beautiful sturdy dogs that has a feathered medium length cream to golden coat. The outer coat is water repellent and is a breed with an undercoat, which is dense. They are lovable, gentle and patient, even with children. They are incredibly loyal, confident, sweet and eager to please there masters so training is great fun and they are very responsive as a breed. Golden Retrievers are friendly with everyone and all other animals, for this reason they may not be the best if a guarding dog is what you are looking for. Their natural instinct is not to guard but to greet strangers. They can however be good watchdogs, they will signal a strangers approach. Golden retrievers love their owners and can only be happy when in their company. If left for extended periods of time they will become mischievous. Golden Retrievers hold many talents, which include, hunting, tracking, retrieving, narcotics detecting, agility and competitive obedience. Golden Retrievers are prone to hip dysplasia and congenital eye defects and should be checked for Von Willebrands disease and heart problems. If you are thinking of purchasing a Golden Retriever then OFA and CERF certification are important for both mother and father. Golden Retrievers are also susceptible to skin allergies which when spotted should receive immediate veterinary attention.