The Golden Retriever is a sweet, lovable, attractive and fun-loving dog. If you are thinking of adopting one, you want to learn as much information about the Golden Retriever as possible.

There are many different ways to get a Golden Retriever, but the best way is to adopt it from a shelter. The people there will help you find a dog that suits your personality and circumstances, and you will have saved a dog’s life.

If you’re determined to have a puppy, don’t go to the pet store. Instead, find a serious hobby breeder, one who belongs to the American Kennel Club and a local club. If you do that, chances are you have found a smart and responsible breeder and not a puppy mill.

Golden Retrievers are a great family and companion dog. They love to learn and have a great love for children. If you have a family and the dog will receive a lot of attention, then this dog is a good fit for your family.

If, on the other hand, you don’t spend much time at home and perhaps there are two earners in your household and your children are in school all day, then the Golden Retriever is not for you. This dog cannot be home alone all day. It is a very social creature that needs to have people around.

In fact, your Golden Retriever wants and needs to have people around him to please. It is part of their nature. They tend to admire humans and have a need to please.

Golden Retrievers also need to get outside and exercise, lots of exercise. He is not an apartment dog and is not a dog suitable for older people. They need to be busy both physically and mentally.

Your Golden will do just about any outdoor activity you can imagine. Your Golden is ideal for running, for example. He’ll play fetch for hours and chase a ball until your legs fall off.

He is also an intelligent dog, which means you should also keep his mind stimulated. A great way to do this is by teaching them some tricks. It is relatively easy and fun. In addition to the standard commands of sit, stay, bow, come, and now what to teach him, you can teach him to shake a paw, roll over, fetch, and lie down.

You can also teach your Golden to walk on its own. I mean take her on the leash and follow you. They are intelligent and eager to please and this is a good one to engage the mind.

Of course, a Golden, like any dog, can come with its share of challenges. They love to chew, for example. Obviously this can wreak havoc on your belongings, your shoes, your furniture, you name it, they will chew through it. It’s relatively easy to remedy, make sure they are well exercised so they don’t waste their exercise energy on chewing and also make sure they have good chew toys. This will shift the focus away from your stuff.

A Golden Retriever is a great companion and a great family friend. However, his Golden Retriever is not a guard dog. He or she may bark at an intruder, but effectively only to welcome them into the house. The only threatening thing the dog could do is lick the intruder or possibly bite their shoes.

A Golden Retriever also sheds a lot. You should brush it a lot at least twice a week. The other downside to a dog that sheds so much is that if you have family members who have allergies, you’ll probably want to consider this breed.