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Cheat Sheet / Updated 04-20-2022
Before bringing home your adorable Golden Retriever, take steps to dog-proof your house and surrounding areas. Know the signs of a serious medical problem or pet emergency, so you can contact your veterinarian and, if needed, give the right amount of pet safe medications to your Golden Retriever. © Yuriy Golub / Shutterstock.
Article / Updated 09-02-2020
If the thought of struggling through housetraining and canine puberty doesn’t appeal to you, consider the joys of adopting an older Golden Retriever. When you adopt a dog who has grown past the cute bouncy puppy stage, what you see is what you get. (The following figure shows a typical grown-up Golden who would love to join your family.
Get the most out of this Golden breedMan's best friend doesn’t get any better than the Golden Retriever. Originally bred as hunting companions who retrieved birds and hares and delivered them to hand, the breed today is much more than "just a hunting dog." Highly intelligent and eager-to-please, Golden Retrievers have a history as working dogs that makes them easy to train.
Article / Updated 03-27-2020
The average Golden Retriever lives for 10 to 13 years. That’s way too short for Golden lovers, or any dog lover for that matter. Don’t we all wish we could create a world where our dogs lived as long as we do? But even though Mother Nature is in charge, there are some important things you can do to maximize your Golden’s health, which will translate into a longer life.
Article / Updated 03-27-2020
Large breeds like Golden Retrievers mark the beginning of their geriatric period at about 8 years of age. Your Golden may still look and act like a puppy, but don’t be fooled. He’s entering his sunset years.Of course, you want to make his golden years as healthy as your own, and being a smart dog owner, you know that senior dogs need special care.
Article / Updated 03-27-2020
The AKC has different standards for each breed of dog. The following sections describe the ideal Golden Retriever. This provides a guideline for judges and breeders to follow when assessing Goldens in the show ring, as well as their personal dogs, and their breeding potential. Please keep in mind that the language is like a canine legal document and can be difficult for the layperson to understand.
Article / Updated 03-27-2020
Grooming your Golden Retriever is about more than keeping your dog pretty or handsome. It’s also about hygiene and good health. It’s all body parts, not just the furry coat. Your own hygiene means more than a shampoo. It’s teeth, toes, underarms, and other appendages. Your dog has those same needs, too. In this article, we’ll dig out the brush and comb and groom your Golden buddy.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Dogs with allergies don't usually sneeze or get runny noses like people do. (A few do, however.) Instead, they itch and scratch, chew, lick, and rub their feet, ears, belly, and any part of their body they can reach. Left untreated, the irritated skin becomes traumatized and damaged and subsequently infected. Topical remedies can provide short-term allergy relief, but don't address the problem.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Several dog breeds, such as Golden Retrievers, are highly predisposed to allergies. Some allergies are seasonal, some appear at various life stages, and some skin diseases become lifelong problems requiring frequent or continuous treatment by a veterinarian. Allergies are caused by the dog's reaction to various allergens.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Golden Retrievers have a high-profile status in the media, but they aren't for everyone. This is a sporting breed, and these high-energy dogs require training. Golden Retrievers, however, are easily trained and love to learn, so training could and should be a fun but very busy experience. Following are some reasons that may make you think twice about life with a Golden Retriever: Hair, hair, everywhere.