Golden Retriever Puppies



Breed Group of Golden Retriever Puppies: Sporting

Male Weight of Golden Retriever Puppies: 65-75

Female Weight of Golden Retriever Puppies: 55-65 lbs

Male Height of Golden Retriever Puppies: 23-24

Female Height of Golden Retriever Puppies: 21.5-22.5 inches

Color of Golden Retriever Puppies: various shades of gold

Coat of Golden Retriever Puppies: The Golden Retriever has a double coat that is water repellent and weather resistant. The outer coat is firm, resilient, and can be wavy or straight. The tail and legs are feathered with longer hair. The under coat is dense and soft in texture. The coat color is rich, lustrous, and varies in shades of cream to gold. The Golden is a heavy shedder.

Overview of Golden Retriever Puppies: The Golden Retriever was developed in Britain during the 1800's. The man responsible for this illustrious breed, Lord Tweedmouth, wanted a dog that was loyal, kind, spirited, and energetic. He also wanted a dog with a love for water and the ability to retrieve. Golden Retrievers are the embodiment of beauty and brains.

Character of Golden Retriever Puppies: The Golden Retriever is a gorgeous, large, and energetic breed. They are the world's foremost family pet and companion. These puppies are sturdy, well proportioned, and are well known for their hunting capabilities on land and in the water. The Golden dog is perceptive and agile.

Temperament of Golden Retriever Puppies: Golden Retrievers are lovable, polite, and highly intelligent. They exude charm and confidence. They are sweet, eager to please, and devoted family companions. They do not do well if left alone for extended periods of time or they will become mischievous and destructive. They have a tendency to be overly exuberant and distractible. They are always gentle and patient with children. They are friendly with other pets. In fact, they are friendly with everyone. They tend to bark as a form of greeting. The Golden Retriever is not well suited for a two career family as they require an inordinate amount of human interaction and companionship.

Care of Golden Retriever Puppies: The Golden Retriever requires daily and thorough brushing with a firm bristle brush. They should be dry shampooed regularly, and bathed only when absolutely necessary with a mild shampoo. They are prone to hip dysplasia, cataracts, and skin allergies. It is important to not over feed the Golden Retriever, as they have a tendency to gain weight.

Training of Golden Retriever Puppies: The Golden Retriever is one of the easiest breeds to train. They excel in obedience and are popular therapy and service dogs. They have many talents including competitive obedience, narcotic detection, agility, and performing tricks.

Activity of Golden Retriever Puppies: The Golden Retriever requires daily exercise. They enjoy play sessions with their family, retrieving balls and other toys. They will do okay in an apartment dwelling provided they are sufficiently exercised. Golden Retrievers are moderately active indoors and does best with a medium to large sized securely fenced yard.

Ownership of Golden Retriever Puppies: If you are looking for Golden Retriever puppies for sale from reputable Golden Retriever breeders or to adopt a Golden Retriever from a Golden Retriever rescue then make sure you understand as much about the dog breeds you are interested in as you can. Every puppy breed is different. Begin your research by reading the breed information about the Golden Retriever puppy above. Search our dog breeds section to find Golden Retriever puppies, dogs and puppies that make great pets.