The Golden
Retriever is extremely popular among dog owners, especially in the
United States. This dog breed is currently listed as the number
two most popular registered dog with the AKC. This is not surprising,
however, due to the fact that the Golden Retriever maintains the
following qualities: high affection levels, friendliness towards
strange people and other foreign animals, very easy to train, and
always playful.
Golden Retrievers
were officially recognized by the American Kennel Club in the year
1927. Initially valued for its hunting abilities, it soon
became an extremely popular household pet, obedience
competitor, and show dog winner.
This dog is known
as “everyone’s friend” and is widely appreciated for its
companionship towards family. Golden Retrievers are highly physical
animals and have been known to lead towards behavior problems when
there is a lack of activity. In fact, poor breeding practices
have produced Golden Retrievers who are overly boisterous and
excitable when left in house. However, a properly bred
Retriever is one that will remain calm when trained, yet energetic
when given the opportunity to play outside.
Upkeep And
Maintenance
Upkeep of the
Golden Retriever must include daily physical exercise. Runs
through the sand, long walks on the leash, and of course retrieving
games are all highly recommended to keep this animal happy.
Human interaction and social events are also desired by the Golden
Retriever.
This dog can live
both indoors and outdoors. However, indoor living is what best
suits the Golden Retriever. Because of its need for human
interaction and companionship, it is best to make room for your
Retriever inside the house so that he can love and be loved by the
rest of family as much as possible.
Health Information
If you own a Golden
Retriever or plan on raising one from puppyhood, major health
concerns that you should know about are various skin problems (such
as hot spots, ear infections, and allergies), CHD, lymphoma, and
hemangiosarcoma. Minor issues include hypothyroidism, elbow
dysplasia, potential eye disorders, mast cell tumors, and seizures.
Golden Retrievers
have a lifespan of up to 13 years when living a life of good health.
Veterinarians suggest that these dogs be specifically tested for
thyroid, hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, cardiac issues, and
potential eye problems.
History
The Golden
Retriever hails from the Highlands of Scotland. This dog emerged as a
bred during the 19th century. It was mainly a hunter. Lord Tweedmouth
set out to produce a dog that was conformed to the Scottish weather,
bailiwick, and local game of the area. Tweedmouth bred a yellow
Retriever t with a Tweedwater Spaniel; this bred no longer exists. He
went on to intermix the Bloodhound and Irish Setter with his
specimens to achieve the Golden Retriever.
General Looks
This is a strong,
energetic, solid, and well-developed dog. It is agile and its leg’s
aren’t overly longish. These canines are enthusiastic, attentive,
self-assured, with a good-hearted expression. Show this dog in
strenuous working circumstances. The total looks, poise, gait, and
aim is emphasized over the dog’s geberal factors. Any retreat from
the superlative description is a fault in the gradation of
interference it causes to the breed’s aim or contradicts its
nature.
Is This Your Breed?
This is a Sporting
breed; it is lively and enthusiastic. It needs exercise each day. It
can live in various environments. It has a water resistant
double-coat that requires habitual brushing. The shedding is
seasonal. His personality is friendly and his color arresting.
Height, Ratio,
Essence
The males are 23-24
inches high upon withers and females 21 ½-22 ½. There is a
proportion penalty for animals one inch over or beneath the standard.
The length commencing at the breastbone traveling to the tip of the
buttocks is barely more than the withers height; the ratio is 12:11.
The weight of males is 65-75 pounds and females 55-65.
Coat
The coat is thick
and repels water. It has a hearty undercoat. The outer coat is stiff
and buoyant, though not rough or silk-like. It knits to the body and
can be curly or straight. There should be a ruff without trimming and
a modest feather-like look upon foreleg’s back and under-body. The
neck’s front, thigh’s back, and tail’s underside should feather
more heavily. These aren’t wanted: extreme length, bendy and open
coats, and downy coats. The feet can be trimmed and sporadic fur
tidied. The normal outline of the coat shouldn’t be changed.
Color
A deep, glossy,
golden hue varying in shades is the norm. Hairs that feather can be
paler than other parts of the coat. White or gray fur besides that
from age is penalized, excepting sa mall amount of white fur on
chest. Don’t confuse acceptable pale shading with white fur. Very
dark or light fur in prominence on dog’s body is not wanted.
Evident off-color or black fur is a crucial fault. Some leeway is
recommended for pups having pale coloring, which promises capacity to
become richer as pup matures.
Locomotion
When the dog is
running, the pace is free, even, strong, and highly coordinated. Seen
from any stance, the legs should not roll in or out and the paws
should not hinder or transverse one another. When the dog’s sped
escalates, the paws should meet at the center point of equilibrium.
Personality
The personality
should be sociable, steadfast, and dependable. A dog that is hostile
with other dogs or people within ordinary conditions is not an
example of the wanted Golden Retriever personality. A nervous or shy
example is also to be given a penalty corresponding to the impact of
the fault.
