Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Golden Retriever Dog Breed History, Health Issues, Grooming and Living Conditions

Description: The well known Golden Retriever is
renowned for its gold-cream coloured coat that is
of medium length, which should be straight or
with a slight wave and feathering. Their
undercoat is also weather proof. They are a well
proportioned dog standing 20-24 inches and
weighing 55-80lbs, the males should be larger
than the females. They have a powerful appearance
with a friendly and loving expression, with large
soulful eyes, medium sized pendant ears and a
black or brown nose on a wide muzzle. They are
well balanced and robust working dogs with a soft
mouth.

History: The Golden Retriever was developed in
the late 1800s in the Scottish Highlands by Lord
Tweedmouth. They are a cross between the yellow
flat coated retriever, the Tweed water spaniel
which is now extinct, other spaniel breeds, the
Newfoundland and possibly even the bloodhound.
They were bred not only to make good companions
but also to be highly talented hunting and
retrieving dogs, it is for this reason that they
are so soft mouthed. They also have a good nose
which makes good them a good scent dog for
narcotics detecting. They have had a long history
being used as therapy dogs, service dogs and as
guide dogs for the blind. They are currently the
4th most popular breed of dog.

Temperament: The Golden Retriever is an
intelligent dog who is gentle, loving and a joy
to be around. They are easily trained and are
friendly to everyone around them including other
animals. It is highly unlikely for them to ever
be aggressive though they can be watch dogs and
may bark if somebody approaches. However they can
become highly strung if not given enough exercise
and mental stimulation. They love to swim and can
make excellent agility dogs due to their love of
exercise, fun, and good intelligence. They adore
to please their owners which is another factor
that makes them trainable for almost any purpose,
they also enjoy competition. They have an
excellent personality and are loyal and self
assured, however if you ignore them or keep them
in a kennel they can become destructive, they
love and need human companionship. They are very
patient and make a great dog for first time
owners.

Health Issues: A generally sturdy dog full of
vitality, the Golden Retriever does however
suffer from hip dysplasia, congenital eye
defects, heart problems, Von Willebrand's
disease, cancer and skin allergies. They are also
one of those dogs that love their food so it's
important to watch how much you feed them as they
can easily become obese. Their average life
expectancy is 10-14 years.

Grooming: The Golden Retriever has moderate
grooming requirements, they need a daily brushing
due to the fact they constantly shed, especially
in spring. You should also clean their ears and
trim the hair around their bottoms on a regular
basis. They should be dry shampooed regularly and
only properly bathed when needed.

Living Conditions: Due to their gentle nature the
Golden Retriever can live anywhere from
apartments to houses, they do need a good daily
walk but when they are inside they are fairly
inactive so can live in relatively small places.
However the perfect environment for them would be
somewhere with a garden, so they can run around
and play.

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