| Golden Retrievers are relaxed, calm,loyal,sensible and | | | | surroundings. A crate may sound cruel but puppies see |
| serene. A Golden Retriever is really an ideal family pet | | | | them as a secure place to sleep in. If the first night is |
| that is easy to train and will remain loyal and affection | | | | difficult then I have always found a hot water bottle |
| throughout its life. This breed is especially patient and | | | | and a radio turned low can help the puppy settle in |
| gentle with children. | | | | more easily. The warmth and the low voices seem to |
| Originally bred to retrieve waterfowl the dog is now a | | | | have a soothing affect. |
| popular breed worldwide as well as in its native Great | | | | The Breeder will have told you what food to feed |
| Britain. Golden Retrievers are also used as gun dogs, | | | | your Puppy and it is essential that he stays on this |
| can be used in field trials and are now widely used as | | | | food as Puppy food is developed to meet your rapidly |
| guide dogs. The breed is thought to have developed | | | | growing dogs needs. |
| from the crossing of a Flat coated Retriever with the | | | | Toys are a good idea for your puppy but as we all |
| now extinct Tweed Water Spaniel. | | | | know he would much rather chew your best shoes, so |
| The Retrievers Breed standard recognises two | | | | be sensible and try to keep the floor clear of |
| colours - cream or golden. The weight can range from | | | | chewable objects! |
| twenty seven to thirty six kilograms and height can | | | | Training starts straight away and you will find a |
| range from fifty one to sixty one centimetres. | | | | Retriever puppy learns quickly and is eager to please. |
| When your Golden Retriever puppy arrives at your | | | | He will be around for a good number of years so train |
| house this little ball of fluff will need lots of affection | | | | him well and you will have a lovely companion who will |
| and attention to help him settle into his new | | | | give you total devotion. |