January 20, 2017 at 3:55 pm

Cheerful, easy to train and eager to please, the Golden Retriever is what you see in the dictionary when you look up “Perfect Family Dog.” They draw admiring looks – and usually loving pats – from almost everyone they meet. The breed’s loyalty, intelligence and stable temperament have made them the darlings of the service dog world.

These large size dogs were used during hunts to accompany the hunters and retrieve the birds and water fowl which were killed and had to be retrieved from the site and brought to the hunting parties. They were named so because of their ability to retrieve the shot game undamaged in a clean way.

Legend says that golden retrievers from the Russian sheep dogs brought in a circus. But in fact the breed was developed in Scotland at the highland estate of Sir Dudley Majoribanks later known as Lord Tweedmouth. It is a sports dog with a height of one foot nine inches to two foot tall and weighs 55 to 70 pounds having a life span of 10 to 12 years. Its colors are golden, light golden, dark golden, creamy and cream. The characteristics of the dogs are friendly, confidently, trustworthy, kind and intelligent. What else would a owner want and expect from the  mans best friend. Its origins are Scotland, England and United Kingdom.

It is a most honest dog breed and has a very good temperament appreciated by one and all and well known. It is a medium large sized dog and its skull is broad and its muzzle is straight, slightly tapering with a well defined stop. It is an individual choice what you feed your dog, but you can work with a veterinarian for its diet plan. No doubt they are of medium large build but they look cute with their friendly look. Any dog especially golden retriever among them is very playful, lovable and friendly.

It is also a good watch dog for any house to have.  But it not a dog which all houses will can have check about your family members their personality and which sort of dog would be ideal for the family. It is a good way to take them as pets from known friends preferable before approaching shops or breeders for buying. There are many breeds of dogs which one can have as pets out of which golden retriever seems to be a favorite among potential owners. They are considered as the fourth most smartest dog breed. It is generally social, patient and friendly with children. For trainers too they are a easy dog to handle from among different breeds and are quite obedient and obeying.

There are many fun facts if you would know and collect them. Children find them a joy to play with and so do elders who are unwell as  due to their temperament they help in therapy.  They are also used by many advertising companies for dog products due to their looks and friendly nature and screen presence.  They are a helpful lot for children suffering from autism and other mind related issues.  One has to spend time with their dog, communicate, speak to them, pat them and hug them too.

It the master goes out they will be waiting for his return and will come to know the moment he or his vehicle has come near his house. One should have a pet for one to know how it feels to be with them and the calmness they bring. If you have a big garden and are keen for going for a pet think about the dog as they are mans best friend and take care of them and be with them till the end. As they become part of our family and are also involved in the day to day affairs of the house in their own cute way.