About Golden Retrievers
History
Golden Retriever History:
"Based on the breed description with Embark, "The Golden Retriever was developed in the early 19th century as an ideal hunting companion, able to retrieve birds on both land and water in the marshy Scottish countryside. Their friendliness and intelligence makes the both a popular family pet and an excellent working dog, well suited for being a service dog, therapy dog or for search and rescue.
The third most popular breed in the US, the American and Canadian Goldens are generally lankier and darker than their British counterparts. Their wavy, feathered topcoat is water resistant, their undercoat helps them with thermoregulation and both coats have a tendency for heavy seasonal shedding. Goldens need lots of exercise (especially when younger), and their love of play and water means their owners usually get a lot of exercise too!
In 2013, the 100th anniversary of Britain’s Golden Retriever Club, Goldens from around the world came made the pilgrimage to the breed’s birthplace in Scotland, where 222 of them posed in a single record-breaking photo. At the same time, the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study was getting started in the United States, recruiting 3,000 Golden Retrievers for a lifetime study aimed at understanding how genetics, lifestyle and environment influences healthy aging and cancer risk in Goldens." (Copyrights © 2022, Embark Corporation. All Rights Reserved.)
Traits of a Golden Retriever
"Golden Retriever size
Golden retriever males are 23 to 24 inches tall and weigh about 65 to 75 pounds (29 to 32 kilograms). Females are about 21 to 22 inches tall and weigh about 55 to 65 pounds (25 to 29 kilograms).
Golden Retriever personality
The golden retriever is even-tempered, intelligent and affectionate. Golden retrievers are playful, yet gentle with children, and they tend to get along well with other pets and strangers.'
These dogs are eager to please, which probably explains why they respond so well to obedience training and are such popular service dogs. They also like to work, whether it involves hunting birds or fetching their guardian's slippers.
Golden retrievers are not often barkers, and they lack guard instincts, so do not count on them to make good watchdogs. However, some golden retrievers will let you know when strangers are approaching.
What to expect
This breed likes to be active. Remember, golden retrievers are bird dogs at heart, so they love a good game of fetch or a swim. If exercise is provided daily, golden retrievers can adapt to any type of home, even if it is a city apartment.
Golden retrievers are considered average shedders. Brushing about once weekly will keep the coat looking nice."
From Hills Pet (©2024 Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.) Golden Retriever Profile:
Golden Retriever Coat Care
Dr. Erica Irish wrote about Golden Retriever Coat Care in Health and Nutrition, published March 10, 2022. She says"Golden Retrievers have a classic double-coat that starts out as a fine, fluffy coat until the guard hair layer develops. Shedding occurs year-round, but is most intense during the Spring and Fall seasons. It is influenced by environmental factors.
Routine bathing, grooming, and proper nutrition can keep your pup’s coat shiny and healthy, but if hair loss is a problem, consult your veterinarian in case your Golden has a health disorder. The sooner you act, the sooner you can get your Golden Retriever back to being happy and healthy!"
Sources Cited
1.)Embark. (as of 03/19/2024). Golden Retriever Description. https://my.embarkvet.com/breeds/golden_retriever#description.
2.)Hills Pet. (as of 03/19/24). Golden Retriever Dog Breed Profile. Golden Retriever Dog Breed - Facts and Traits | Hill's Pet (hillspet.com)
3.) Irish, E. 3/10/22. Golden Retriever Coat Care. https://goldenretrieversociety.com/coat-care/