Golden river dog

You may know Golden Retrievers by their signature color, gorgeous feathering, floppy ears, or sunny dispositions. These water-loving, playful pups were originally bred to retrieve fowl for hunters, but these days, they’re happy in many other roles, too, from playing endless fetch with their owners to working as service dogs. Read on to learn more about one of the world’s most Breed Characteristics Golden Retriever Appearance Although Golden Retriever dogs are golden, they come in a variety of shades, ranging from a light golden (such as the white Golden Retriever or English cream Golden Retriever) to dark golden colors, with feathering on the backs of their forelegs, the fronts of their necks, backs of their thighs, and tail bottoms. Their long floppy ears combine with their playful personality to create the look of an eternal puppy. A side note: you may have heard of the mini Golden Retriever, which also keeps a puppy-like look, but did you know that the mini is a mix of other breeds of dogs and not a true Golden Retriever? Now you know. That gorgeous golden coat is also known as a double coat, which consists of a water-repellent outer coat, and a soft undercoat that keeps their body temperature regulated in both cool and warm weather. Like other dogs with a double coat, you can expect your golden retriever dog to shed. To prevent heavy blowouts in the fall and spring, it’s Golden Retriever Personality Golden Retrievers are kind, trusting, and gentle. These traits make th...

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Goldens. These dogs can easily become the golden member of any family. They can steal our hearts along with our shoes and we love them so much, we don’t even mind. Golden Retrievers are described as being intelligent, friendly, and devoted companions who will leave a real imprint on your life. If you are considering bringing home a Golden Retriever, take a look at Once you are ready to bring your Golden home, you’ll need a name that embodies its lovable, smart, and loyal nature. Check out a few Golden Retriever names here: Abby Happy and bright, Abby (which is short for Abigail) means “cause of joy” in Hebrew. A Golden’s wagging tail is sure to spark joy day-in and day-out. Banks Golden Retrievers are big water lovers which is why a name like Banks can make for a great name choice. Banks as a name is of English origin and means, “edge of the river”. Bear Get ready for bear hug after bear hug with this lovable breed. A true teddy bear in nature, Bear as a Golden Retriever name is simply fitting. Brooke Another name inspired by the breed’s love for swimming, Brooke has Old English ties and means “water or small stream”. Brooks is another nice variation of the name and has a similar meaning of “dweller by the brook”. Dakota Dakota is of Native American origin and means “friendly one”, which makes it another great moniker for the breed, as Golden Retrievers are known for their amicable nature. Dudley During the Victorian Era, Dudley Marjoribanks, the first Lord Tweedmouth, Ein...

Advertisement These dogs are fairly easy to train and get along in just about any home or family. They’re great with kids and very protective of their humans. If you want a loyal, loving, and smart companion, then you should consider adopting one of these pups into your pack. See all dog breed traits and facts about Golden Retrievers below! Golden Retriever Dog Breed Pictures It’s no surprise that the Golden Retriever is one of the top ten most popular dogs in the U.S. It’s all good with the Golden: he’s highly intelligent, sociable, beautiful, and loyal. He’s also lively. The Golden is slow to mature and retains the silly, playful personality of a puppy until three to four years of age, which can be both delightful and annoying. Many keep their puppyish traits into old age. Originally bred for the physically demanding job of retrieving ducks and other fowl for hunters, the Golden needs As well as giving your Golden Retriever There’s one other potential drawback to the breed: He’s definitely not a watchdog. He might bark when strangers come around, but don’t count on it. Most likely, he’ll wag his tail and flash that characteristic Golden smile. • Golden Retrievers shed profusely, especially in the spring and fall. • Golden Retrievers are family dogs; they need to live indoors with their human “pack,” and shouldn’t spend hours alone in the backyard. • Golden Retrievers are active dogs who need 40-60 minutes of hard • Although they’re gentle and trustworthy with kids, Golde...

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