Golden Retriever, also known as a golden retriever or retriever, is a medium-sized dog. Belonging to the active, playful dog family, they are very loyal and intelligent. Golden Retriever is a dog with a very sensitive instinct to search and detect prey, so it can act as a special agent dog to detect Drugs,… The common feature of this species is very gentle, intelligent, loyal, and loyal. and love to play.
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Historical Origins
The Golden Retriever was first bred in the British Isles. Their origins are probably a mix of straight golden Retrievers, short-haired Tweed Water Spaniels, other spaniels, setters and even Newfoundland and Bloodhound breeds.
In fact, the breed was first introduced as the Golden Flat-Coat. Today, this is the most popular companion dog breed in families worldwide. In competitions in many countries around the world, many dogs of the Golden Retriever breed won the championship.
Characteristic
Golden Retriever is a dog with a healthy, balanced body. They range in color from creamy yellow to fawn (red is not recognized). The coat is made up of a waterproof outer coat and a thick inner coat. They have a large head, slightly beveled snout, but with wide and very strong jaws and sharp teeth. The nose is black, the expressive eyes are brown with dark rims. The ears are small, droopy. The neck is long, strong and quite muscular. Wide chest. The tail is long and never curved.
A baby Golden Retriever
This breed is also known as excellent helpers for bird and mallard hunters. They have excellent sense of smell and are therefore often used not only for hunting or tracking, but also for military and police units to detect drugs.
In addition, one of the more advantages of this breed is their desire to please their owners, their ability to learn and their love of people that have made them devoted servants to the blind and the disabled. other disability.
Personality
This is a very intelligent dog, always well-behaved and loves its owner. They are easy to teach and are always patient and gentle with young children. Loyalty, trust, docility and always seeking to please the owner are the qualities of the Golden Retriever.
This is a dog that loves the outdoors. Thanks to their intelligence, they always excel in talent competitions. Golden Retriever is always friendly with everyone, including other dogs. Therefore, this breed has only very little protective instinct.
But they can be good housekeepers, often barking loudly when strangers appear. This breed always needs the attention of everyone around.
If kept in isolation or away from their owners for long periods of time, they can become monstrous. The main talents of this breed are hunting, tracking, scavenging, drug detection, competition and acting. In addition, they also love to swim.
Living condition
This breed can live well in apartment conditions if daily exercise is adequate. Belongs to the average indoor activity level, but will be most comfortable if they have a large space like a garden to run and jump. The lifespan of a Golden Retriever can reach 10 to 12 years.
Health and care
They can have congenital eye diseases, so OFA and CERF certification is required for both parent dogs. Additional certification for Von Willebrand disease is also required. Allergic skin diseases are common for this breed and when discovered, it is necessary to consult a veterinarian.
Golden Retriever needs daily exercise, they love games like picking balls or toys. Remember to regularly exercise them and not overfeed them as they can become obese.
The 2-layer soft coat is easy to care for. It is recommended to use a specialized brush to brush their hair, paying special attention to the thick, smooth hair on the inside. Use dry shampoo, only wet baths when absolutely necessary. Golden Retriver belongs to the category of medium hair loss.
