Golden Retrievers

By Tammy Bird

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History of Golden RetrieversGolden Retrievers were “developed” in Britain during the 1800’s under the watchful eye of Lord Tweedmouth.The official recognition by The Kennel Club was in 1911 as “Retriever-Yellow or Golden” and the “Retriever-Golden” in 1920.First registered in Canada in 1925. Then the American Kennel Club in 1932.

Height:Males: 22-24 inches tallFemales: 20-22 inches tall

Weight:Males: 60-80 poundsFemales: 55-70 pounds

Life Expectancy:About 10 to 12 years.

Size/Weight and Life Expectancy

Temperament • Lovable• Well-mannered• Intelligent with great charm• Trains easily• Patient

• Gentle with children• Loyal• Confident• Sweet and eager to please• Outstanding family dog

Care of Golden RetrieversKeep your golden inside if at all possible. These are extremely social dogs and they need to be around family.Keep your golden’s weight down. Overweight dogs can have more health issues like heart trouble and arthritis.

Exercise Tips and Ideas• Throw a ball• Go swimming• Go on daily walks• Have play dates with other dogs

Possible Health Issues• Hip and elbow dysplasia• Cataracts• Congenital heart disease• Epilepsy• Thyroid disorders• Allergies Molli at the

vets.

Grooming• Brush weekly to keep shedding down• Bathe monthly• Clean ears weekly if needed• Trim dog’s nails monthly

TrainingVery trainable dogs with great patience.Do not yell at a golden-YOU WILL hurt their feelings.Can be taught hand signals.Can be taught to hold a toywhen they want to be petted.

Fun Facts about Golden Retrievers• In the top ten most popular breeds• Originally bred to be friendly to humans• They have a “soft mouth” which makes it easier for them to retrieve items• They love water• Love to swim

• Need A LOT of attention. • Without attention they can become sad• They are extremely silly dogs.

My dog Molli watching television.

• Intelligent with great charm• Lovable• Well-mannered•Trains easily• Patient

• Make great therapy dogs

• Love to carry things in their mouths

• Love whoever has the ballMolli playing

with her baby keys.

Famous Golden Retrievers• Buddy: the movie Air Bud• Comet: the television show Full House• Duke: Bush’s Baked Beans commercial• Liberty: president Gerald Ford’s pet• Shadow: the movie Homeward Bound