Golden Retriever

Looks
the golden retriever is a hardy, agile, medium -large sized dog with a large head size. the nose color is usually black nor brownish black. dark brown eyes, nicely arranged teeth with a scissors like look when closed together. the ear suspends close to the cheek, the tail is long, bushy and feathery at the base. the coat has a creamy and gold like look. this color combination of the golden retriever make it every beautiful. the underbelly hair looks slightly spiky, the back side has a smooth feel.

Personality

The Golden Retriever is a smart, gentle obedient dog. it is very energetic, so needs lots of exercise (both physical and mental) to keep fit and healthy. Their beautiful looks makes them adorable. This is an intelligent breed and are mostly used for intelligence competitions. you will never regret training a golden retriever because they are very obedient and easy to train dogs. They'll make good friends with your kids and even other dogs around the neighborhood. if you are looking for a guard dog, you shouldn't be asking for a golden retriever because they have minimal guarding skills because of their friendly nature. their gentle attitude makes them less of a "guard dog" and more of a "play dog",if you love swimming then this breed is one that you will like. The Golden Retriever can be destructive when allowed to play alone for a very long time.

Health Matters

The most common health issues with Golden Retrievers are skin allergies, so therefore, the veterinarian should be duly consulted. Mind you, they add weight easily when over fed.
Ensure that they are properly exercised. a long walk is appropriate. They live approximately 10 to 12 years.