Golden dog
It’s a big, strong dog. There are two types of Golden Retriever, although with some differences, we find the British and the American-Canadian. As fundamental differences, we can mention that the Briton has the widest snout, the deepest chest and the shortest tail. He’s heavier than his American cousin, who has an angle to his back and wide-eyed. The head is large, as is its body, which looks sturdy and athletic.
- It has a medium-long fur usually smooth.
- Golden and waterproof.
- In Canada we can find darker specimens.
- But they all follow a line of light shades such as gold or cream.
- Never red or mahogany.
The Golden Retriever is a friendly, affable and energetic dog. He has a good temper and is mentally agile. Very faithful to its owners, it shows its intelligence, its adaptability, its docility … And he has a great desire to satisfy. All these qualities describe the race and make it unique and special.
They are not one-person dogs, they are usually friendly with strangers and for this reason they are not usually used as guard dogs. In general, they are not aggressive, shy or hostile.
Like any other breed of dog, you should take it periodically to your veterinary clinic to check that everything is ok and get the necessary vaccines. They suffer from certain genetic disorders and other diseases such as:
Most of these diseases occur in older dogs, but you have to be aware of the health of our Golden Retriever and pay attention to your food as they are very sweet and will do everything in your power for you to reward them.
Golden can adapt to living in an apartment or house without any problem. The key is to receive the necessary amount of exercise divided into three walks a day. He’s a very active dog.
The fur of the Golden Retriever should be brushed twice a week and we should give it more care during the moulting periods (spring and autumn). The bath should be done every 2 or 3 months, so we advise you to look for long-lasting pipettes.
The diet should be balanced and depending on the exercise performed by the dog, you should always have fresh and abundant water to drink.
Like any dog, the Golden Retriever must socialize with people and animals from an early age. They don’t need a complex education like other races that need a more experienced leader. Golden will be willing to obey without problem. It adapts perfectly to life with children and other animals.
With the exception of occasional cases, the Golden is usually a good and docile dog.
It ranks fourth among the smartest races according to Stanley Coren. If you adopt a Golden Retriever as a pet and dedicate time and consistency, you will have a dog by your side that will perform various orders and tasks.
El Dorado is a dog that in addition to its wonderful character will make us want to interact. This breed enjoys various daily activities, especially if it receives some kind of reward. Swimming, picking up the newspaper or playing with different dolls will exercise both your physique and your mind.
It is a good dog for activities such as agility, helping people with physical disabilities, performing therapeutic or rescue functions and even drug trackers.