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Golden Retrievers By Tammy Bird

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Golden Retrievers By Tammy Bird

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  1. Golden RetrieversBy Tammy Bird

  2. Navigation Back Next Home Standards/ Temperament Care & Exercise Fun Facts

  3. History of Golden Retrievers Golden 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.

  4. Size/Weight and Life Expectancy Height: Males: 22-24 inches tall Females: 20-22 inches tall Weight: Males: 60-80 pounds Females: 55-70 pounds Life Expectancy: About 10 to 12 years.

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

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

  7. Careof Golden Retrievers Keep 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.

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

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

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

  11. Training Very 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 toy when they want to be petted.

  12. 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

  13. Need A LOT of attention. • Without attention they can become sad • They are extremely silly dogs. My dog Molli watching television.

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

  15. Make great therapy dogs • Love to carry things in their mouths • Love whoever has the ball Molli playing with her baby keys.

  16. 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

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