| The Golden Retriever is a highly intelligent, people loving | | | | guillotine type trimmer is the best for this chore and |
| dog. She is the fourth most popular pure bred dog in | | | | competent instructions to accomplish this can be found |
| the United States. She is loyal, eager to please, takes | | | | on the net. |
| obedience like a champ and loves children. As a | | | | Life Span |
| reminder, never leave a child unsupervised with a | | | | The Golden Retriever can live between 10 and 12 |
| puppy or dog. She is generally good with other dogs | | | | years with proper nutrition, medical care and excellent |
| and makes a great family pet. | | | | living conditions. |
| Approximate Adult Size | | | | History |
| The approximate adult size (two years old or older) of | | | | The Golden Retriever comes from Great Britain. A |
| the male Golden Retriever is 22 to 24 inches to the | | | | Lord Tweedmouth was said to have interbred Yellow |
| withers (highest point of the shoulder) and 60 to 80 | | | | Retriever to a Tweed Water Spaniel to develop the |
| pounds. The female ranges from 20 to 22 inches to | | | | Golden Retriever. Some say that the Newfoundland |
| the withers and 55 to 70 pounds. | | | | and possibly Bloodhound were also involved. They |
| Special Health Considerations | | | | were first registered by the American Kennel |
| Most dog breeds have certain inherited health | | | | Association in 1925. |
| problems associated with that specific breed and the | | | | Some Registries |
| Golden Retriever is no exception. Be on the look out | | | | - Golden Retriever Club of America |
| for Canine Hip Dysplasia (genetic based looseness in | | | | - UKC United Kennel Club |
| the hip joint that can lead to arthritis pain and | | | | - NKC National Kennel Club |
| lameness), epilepsy (common in dogs), allergic skin | | | | - CKC Continental Kennel Club |
| problems (immediate Veterinary care required), | | | | - APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc. |
| congenital eye defects and Von Willebrands disease | | | | - AKC American Kennel Club |
| (a problem with blood clotting), kidney problems, Lymph | | | | - FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale |
| Cancer. This disease list is an informative guideline only. | | | | - NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club |
| Other diseases may also be significant threats, please | | | | - KCGB Kennel Club of Great Britain |
| contact your veterinarian for a complete list. | | | | - ANKC Australian National Kennel Club |
| She should visit the veterinarian several times in the | | | | - ACR American Canine Registry |
| first year for shots, boosters and check up. Then, as | | | | Litter Size |
| an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for | | | | 6 to 10 Golden Retriever puppies |
| shots and check up. As she gets older, six years and | | | | Category |
| on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a year for | | | | Gundog, Sporting Group |
| check ups and shots. Remember; avoid feeding your | | | | Terms To Describe |
| dog sweets. | | | | Powerful, active, kind, self-confident, eager, alert, reliable, |
| Grooming | | | | friendly, trustworthy |
| The Golden Retriever has a dense and firm, water | | | | SPECIAL GOOD POINTS |
| repellent outer coat and a medium inner coat. She is a | | | | - They make a medium watch dog. |
| shedder so brush regularly but only bathe when | | | | - Sensitive to moods of owner. |
| necessary. Brushing will help her maintain a clean and | | | | - Wants to please. |
| healthy coat, avoid mats and help you keep a closer | | | | - Wants to be friends with everyone. |
| eye on her health and strengthen your emotional bond | | | | - Very gentle. |
| with her. | | | | - Very obedient. |
| Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week | | | | SPECIAL BAD POINTS |
| with toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. | | | | - They make a poor watch dog. |
| Brushing removes the accumulation of plaque and | | | | - May shed a lot. |
| tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) and periodontal | | | | Other Names Known By |
| disease. Dog periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss | | | | Yellow Retriever, Golden Flat-Coated Retriever |
| of teeth, bad breath and other serious disease. | | | | Every dog is an individual so not everything in this |
| Her toenails may need to be examined for growth and | | | | information may be correct for your dog. This |
| clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow | | | | information is meant as a good faith guideline only. |
| slower than the toenails of the front feet. Generally a | | | | |