The Golden Retriever: Not Just Any Dog

At first glance, golden retrievers seem like an all-around reliable choice for a dog in your home, but in fact, they are just as unique, as special, and as needy as any other pet. They have their own particular set of quirks and problems, as well as strengths and virtues,…

Golden Retrievers: The Ideal Family Dog

Perhaps the most popular breed of dog in the United States is the Golden Retriever. The lab’s friendliness, loyalty, intelligence, trainability, and energy make it the ideal family dog, which might explain why seemingly every family in every film has one! The breed itself is actually considerably more complex than…

A Brief History of the Golden Retriever

If you are looking for an intelligent, loving, energetic and loyal canine family member, you cannot go wrong with a Golden Retriever. The breed is considered one of the top ten dogs on any popularity list. Although originally bred to be a hunting dog, it has become a coveted family…

Golden Retriever Puppies

Golden retriever puppies are cute, but that does not mean they are easy to train. Certain characteristics are common to the breed and may make the puppies more work than some owners may prefer. By understanding the key characteristics, it is possible to identify what you can expect from a…

Golden Retrievers: An Introduction

Golden Retrievers are one of the most popular breeds in the world, today. Invariably sweet and fluffy, goldens are the cotton candy of the dog world, making great family pets, rescue dogs, and assistance dogs for the blind and disabled. Goldens were originally named “retrievers” because they were developed as…