Golden Retrievers

Golden Retriever

Personality:

Calm            Clown             Reliable             Gentle            Intelligent         Trustworthy                    Agile

Friendly        Confident        Trainable           Athletic          Joyful               Happy-Go-Lucky

Fast on Feet

Needs:

Brushing

Daily Long Walks/Jogs

Toys of their Own (Otherwise they will

                                destroy the house)

Problems:

Heavy Shedding

Puppy Biting (Puppies like to test how strong

                                               their jaws are)

Good Things:

Loves People

Loves Other Dogs

Patient with Kids (Even Bratty Ones)

Easiest Dogs to Train

Good with Cats

Wants:

Attention

Swimming

Play Outdoors

Cuddle

Overeat

Health:

Cancer

Hip Dysplasia

Von Willebrand's Disease

Heart Problems

Weight Problems

Congenital Eye Defects

Skin Allergies

Ideal Owner:

Sportsmen & Hunters

Families

Outdoorsy Types

"Fetch" Fanatics

Height:

21-24 in

Weight:

55-70 lb

Life Span:

10-12