If you are looking for Golden Retriever puppies, you will not be alone. The Golden Retriever a very popular dog breed all around the world. This breed has many positive attributes that make it a popular breed as a family pet, a hunting dog, a guide dog, a drug dog, and many other uses.
Before purchasing Golden Retriever puppies, or any other puppies, you should do some research into the breed and make some decisions. As we mentioned Golden Retrievers are versatile dogs, you will need to decide if you want a show dog, a hunting dog, or just a beautiful all-around Golden Retriever. This decision has to be made because although you are looking at one breed of dog, certain breeders breed for different qualities. For instance, a show breeder will only breed Golden’s that fit exactly into the AKC standard based on how the dog should look. A breeder that breeds dogs for hunting will breed dogs that exhibit exemplary hunting and retrieving abilities and will not be as concerned about the aesthetic look of each dog. With all of this being stated let us look at this amazing and beautiful dog.
Golden Retriever puppies are highly sought after because the breed is an intelligent breed that is eager to please. The breed has a beautiful double coat that is long, thick, and can range in color from light gold to dark gold. The Golden Retriever was bred as a retrieving breed that could survive the conditions of the Scottish highlands by Lord Tweedmouth. The original Golden Retriever was a mix of the Yellow Retriever and the Tweed Water Spaniel. Over the years Irish Setters and Bloodhounds were also added into the bloodlines to create the Golden Retriever that we know and love today. The breed is a very active dog that will require daily exercise and the coat will require daily brushing. The Golden is a heavy shedder.
Another thing to know about Golden Retriever puppies is that they do not stay puppies long; adults are medium to large in size. Although with regular exercise a Golden can do well in an apartment, but they do get large. Males will be 23-24 inches tall and the females will be 21-22 inches tall. Males can weigh as much as 75 pounds while females should be 65 pounds or less. When you look at Golden Retriever puppies you should only purchase them from a breeder that has both parents on the premises. This way you can get a better idea of what the puppies should look and act like when they are adults.
When looking at the parents you should see a dog that has friendly and intelligent eyes. Watch the parents because they should move with an easy grace, they should be balanced and well- muscled. You should also observe the temperament of the parents; Golden Retrievers are friendly with both people and other animals. If you get Golden Retriever puppies from a quality breeder, with quality parents, you are more likely to get a healthy dog that meets the expectations you have of the breed.
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