Description : Golden Retriever. The beautiful calm companion. Famous for its good natured termperament as a reliable aid for the handicapped and aged. Colours of Golden Retriever ranges from cream to gold. The outer coat is water-repellent while the undercoat is dense. Ears hung in a pendant shape. Head is broad, with a wide powerful muzzle. Simply beautiful.

Temperament : Patient, kind, gentle and charming. Eager to please, loyal and confident. The easiest breed to be trained. Golden Retriever makes a wonderful companion, always awaiting its master's instructions. Although Golden Retrievers can be a watchdog with its loud deep bark, but its guarding instincts are low as they simply love to make friends with anyone. They are one of the best swimmers and love a fetch game down the beach. Other abilities of Golden Retrievers include hunting, tracking, retrieving, narcotics detection, agility and performing tricks.

Height, Weight: Height: Dogs 56-61cm. Bitches 51-56cm. Weight: Dogs 27-36kg.
Bitches 25-32kg

Health Problems: Prone to hip dysplasia and congenital eye defects.

Living Conditions: This breed will do okay in an apartment if sufficiently exercised.

Exercise: The Golden Retriever needs daily exercise, but likes to retrieve balls and other toys, so exercising is fairly easy. Be sure to exercise this dog well and do not overfeed, as he tends to put on weight.

Life Expectancy : About 10-12 years

Grooming: An average shedder. The Golden Retrievers need a brush with an undercoat rake daily to reduce shedding. Full grooming to a grooming salon is recommended at least once every three months. Pawpads trimming is recommended at least once a month to prevent slipping.

Origin: Orignated in the British Isles, from a yellow Flat- Coated Retriever, Light coated Water Spaniels, settlers and Newfoundland. Today, the Golden Retrievers is one of the world's best family companion. Golden Retrievers are also popularly used as guides for the blind, therapy dogs and service dogs for the disabled.

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