Important Golden Retriever Information and Facts
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Richard_H_Terry]Richard H Terry
After reviewing all the important Golden Retriever information, people seeking the best family and companion dog, often decide on this beautiful dog. They are one of the best with children and they make a great companion for both families and single people. The American Kennel Club states that Golden Retrievers are the second most popular breed registered with them.
Goldens have a history that dates back to the late 1800s, where records indicate that Lord Tweedmouth first developed this highly intelligent and social dog. He wanted to create a dog that had the skills to hunt, track and retrieve downed waterfowl and upland birds. He also wanted a beautiful hunting partner that was pleasing to the eye as well as a delight to watch work. It is believed that he began by crossing a Yellow Coated Retriever with the, now-extinct, Tweed Water Spaniel. The breed has evolved into a dog whose popularity has continually increased over the years. It is believed that the Golden Retriever was introduced in America sometime in the 1890s.
The Golden Retriever has a broad head, a longish, wider snout and penetrating brown eyes. Their ears are floppy and their tails wag continuously. As you would expect, they have a coat that is various shades of golden. It is a double coat with the outer one being feathery and soft. The undercoat allows the Golden to repel water and stay warm in extreme weather conditions. They will shed at various times during the year thus allowing them to be comfortable throughout the year.
While they are content to lie at their owner's feet for hours, this is an extremely active dog and exercise should be an important part of their daily life. They need enough time beyond their potty breaks to play and they should have adequate room to run. Their favorite exercise is running after and retrieving thrown items of almost any description and swimming. Combining these two activities is the best of both worlds for this dog.
While they make great family dogs, their sweet, outgoing personality and their intelligence makes them a great aid dog for the blind, those with physical and mental disabilities, and older people. In addition their keen sense of smell makes them sought after by law enforcement agencies and border guards as a narcotics and contraband dog.
The life expectancy of the average Golden Retriever is around 10 to 14 years. The adult male Golden Retriever has a height of around 24 inches and will weigh from 60 - 75 pounds. The adult female will be between 21 - 23 inches and 50 - 60 pounds. This larger dog can have health problems with the most publicized one being hip dysplasia. The high demand for this breed has led to some unhealthy breeding situations. That is among the main reasons it is so important to find a reputable breeder that has a love for this breed in addition to the money it represents. Other health issues can be cancer and skin allergies. As the dog ages cataracts can also become a problem. However, their possible health problems are no greater when compared to other breeds of this size.
Review all the Golden Retriever information and you will most likely conclude that this breed is about the most perfect dog for you. Its intelligence and temperament gives it almost an unmatched ability to be a good family dog with children, a reliable hunter, and a great companion for the single or older person. They are easily trained, their social temperament, and their look of royalty gives their owners a real sense of pride. One could do a lot worse than have a Golden Retriever as a loyal and loved member of their family.
Richard Terry is an Golden Retriever expert that has own, trained and cared for Golden Retrievers for over 30 years. HIs newest book"Golden Retriever Bible" teaches Golden Retriever owners absolutely everything they need to know about selecting and caring for these beautiful dogs. For more great information and a free e-mail course about Golden Retrievers, visit [http://www.goldenretrieverdogcenter.com]http://www.goldenretrieverdogcenter.com.
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