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Golden Retrievers can grow up to 24 inches tall and weigh between 55-75 pounds. Males are bigger than females. These large dogs have a beautiful, light or dark, golden coat. The hair is thick and water-repellent (doesn't soak up water easily). |
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Goldens are friendly, reliable, and trustworthy. They are not shy or nervous dogs, which means they are usually not afraid of things. Do you want a friend you can count on? A Golden can be a very good friend. |
Goldens are cheerful, kind, and gentle dogs. They are playful and affectionate. Goldens are a lot of fun! They would love to play almost anything with you. They like to go places and discover new things. |
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Golden Retrievers are muscular and strong. They are energetic and can play for hours. It would be a good thing to walk your Golden every day even if he has a yard. Goldens enjoy being active, playing games, and participating in activities like flyball, agility, tracking, and obedience. |
Most Golden Retrievers are good swimmers. Many Goldens love the water so much that they will get their face wet no matter where they are. If you live near the beach, your Golden will be a happy camper. Or just turn on the hose and have a blast! |
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Know Your Breed Goldens love to put things in their mouths! They have to be watched very carefully when they are young so they don't eat anything that could be dangerous. They can also eat your sofa, so keep an eye on your rascal! There's one thing that almost all Goldens want you to know about them - they love to play fetch. Throw a ball and watch them run! |
| Because your Golden loves to chew so much, be sure to give him lots of healthy, safe things to chew when he's a puppy. He will also be teething (losing baby teeth and getting adult teeth) and his gums may be sore. If he has good things to chew, his mouth won't hurt so much. |
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Golden Retrievers are social dogs. That means they like people and other animals. Spending time with your Golden will make him a very happy canine! Goldens trust you to take good care of them. Goldens are loyal and affectionate. |
Bathing your Golden regularly will help keep him clean and smelling good. Dogs are more fun to hug when they are clean. Brushing him two or three times every week will help keep the hair in the brush and not on the floor. Brushing also feels good to your dog and helps keep his skin healthy. |
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Golden Retrievers don't like to be left alone very much. They get very lonely when left in the yard with nothing to do. It's good to go outside to spend time with your dog, or to let your Golden in the house. If he has learned the house rules, everyone will be happy to have him in the house. |
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It is important that your Golden start learning his manners when he is young. As he grows, he will get stronger and it will be harder for you to train him. You don't have to be harsh. Puppies learn through play. There are lots of games you can play with your puppy and he will be learning at the same time. Teaching him tricks will teach him how to learn. You both will have lots of fun. |
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Goldens are alert, intelligent dogs. Goldens are very trainable. That means they learn quickly when taught with patience and kindness.They are very good at paying attention. This makes them fast learners in obedience. Teaching your dog obedience will help him become a good citizen and help him to have good manners. Goldens love you and they want to learn from you. |
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Visit our Golden Retriever Shop. Click here to teach your Golden Retriever some tricks. Click here to start training your Golden Retriever. |
 
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Retrievers
by Stuart Callen All about Golden Retrievers,written especially for kids ages 4-8. |
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Owning
a Golden Retriever by Sally Stewart Owners who have just acquired a pedigreed pup, and dog lovers planning to purchase a pet, will value "Living With a Pet" books for their in-depth presentation of the special characteristics and needs of the breed being considered. These books give readers detailed understanding of the animal's daily needs, adaptability to training, physical and personality traits, specific strengths and weaknesses, ability to learn, susceptibility to health problems, and more. Books are filled with full-color photos and attractive sidebar features. |
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Golden Retriever Handbook by D. Caroline Coile An 11-year old reader writes: This one of the best book I've ever read about GR. It give me a good information on purchasing, training, feeding, health problem, and much more. I strongly recommended this book for those who want to buy a Golden Retriever and for those who wants information on Golden Retriever. |
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Your Golden Retriever by Liz Palika Easy to read book with lots of color pictures of Goldens in everyday life. Helpful hints in blue boxes that catch your attention. Good first book for anyone interested in Goldens. |
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Guide to Owning a Golden Retriever by Joanne P. Huxley This book gives an understanding of the Golden Retriever - from practical information to care, love and nurturing. |
Here are some more great books about Golden Retrievers:
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Guide Dog Puppy Grows Up by Caroline
Arnold from a reader from California: This book is filled with photos of puppies and dogs in training. The reader will identify with Honey from her birth in the kennels to life with her puppy raisers, her training in guide work and finally, being paired with her blind partner. The book is a great way to attract children's/students' interest in learning about disabilities. Ages 4-8 |
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Golden Year: A Story of a Golden Retriever
by Coleen Hubbard For one happy year, Caitlin and her mother raise and train a puppy to become a companion dog for the disabled. Albion, the loving, intelligent Golden Retriever, graduates from training and is given to a girl in a wheelchair who is Caitlin's age. Ages 9-12 |
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Bymyside: Golden Lessons for Life by Patricia Burlin Kennedy an Amazon reader writes: Anyone who reads this book will "feel" the connection that these four legged creatures have with us. You will smile, you will cry and hopefully, you will pause to think about these life lessons and promise to be a better person because of these reminders. Please buy this book for your children and encourage them to live by Bailey's example. Ages 9 and up |
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Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco DVD |
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