Sunday 23 October 2011

Golden Retriever


Golden Retriever is one of the good medium sized retriever dogs. It is known as retriever dog because it is used in the hunting game to retrieve the hunted fowls and other birds or hunted material from water and from the fields. It is also a good retriever due to its soft mouth which doesn’t damage the hunted material. It is also an intelligent and good dog with the silky coat around its body. Its inner coat provides him the better safety from the weather conditions and outer coat repels water. It is also one of the popular breeds of the dogs.
Golden Retriever History:
Golden Retriever is one f those dogs who were originated in the Scotland. This breed was developed by crossing process in the beginning and then after wards in the end of the 19th century its breeding program was started by some publications. As the gun got improvement the hunting game was also developed very fast. So there were some problems while hunting at the river and at the lakes. There was no idea that how to get the hunting fowls which have fallen into the water, so the dogs were used and Golden Retriever is also one of the cross breed of hose type of dogs.
Many kennel club’s registered Golden Retriever in the start of 20th century. These clubs also include Kennel Club of England which firstly registered this dog in 1903 and after this these dpgs were also includes in the exhibitions and the dog shows.
Golden Retriever Appearance:
Golden Retriever has several types which are different as we move from region to region. This type difference also includes the color and little bit characteristics difference. But the main characteristics are the same as like the original Golden Retriever and it is difficult to say that which one is the original type of the Golden Retriever. Golden Retriever is a health and muscular average size dog. It has little bit long and broad face. And the top of the skull is also in a good shape which gives it a better look.
It has black nose and black eyes which also looks better in the Red Brown or the White color. There are several colors of this dog as we move from type to type. The most general and common colors are Red Brown, White and can also be found in cream color. Body length is also medium and it is perfect according to its body structure. It has good muzzles which helps him to swim in the water.
Its coat is very silky and have silky hairs on its. Hairs on the coat can be long as well as of medium size. This also depends upon the owners and on the breed you have or going to have. Tail is of average size which has also hair as they are on the coat. It has normal height of 23-25 inches which is a good height according to its body structure. Its normal weight is also between 29-37 kg.
Golden Retriever Characteristics:

Golden Retriever is a good retriever dog which also helps you in hunting and in other
several purposes. It is a lovely and intelligent dog which can be trained very easily. They are normally gentle with the children and with the family members. It is a loving and self confident family dog which can be a best pet if you train it in a better way. Golden Retriever is a good friendly dog which has good behavior and good sense of humor.
It is also a good watching dog and can guard your home. They also stop the strangers approach to the home. It is also an active and strong dog. You can take it to daily walk or for the jogging purpose. It can also run for long time so you can also take it with your bicycle. You can also play with your dog. This dog like to play retrieve games e.g. find the ball thrown into the ground.
Golden Retriever Care:
Golden Retriever only needs care for its long hair coat. Coat is very silky and has long hair which needs to be brushed daily and you should give a bath to your dog after the regular intervals. You should also care about its food because it is the nutrition level which can save your dog from disease and will keep it health and active. You also have to care about its health and fitness. It daily needs walk to keep itself fit and active otherwise it doesn’t keep its activity for the long time.
Golden Retriever Health:
Generally Golden Retriever is a strong dog with good health. Its coat saves it from the weather conditions and from the water temperature. Its inner coat is good to save it from the various weather conditions. But at the same time skin allergy is also common in the Golden Retriever. It cal also have some eyes infection or other genetic problems. So you should always take care about these facts while buying a new Holden Retriever puppy or dog.
Golden Retriever Expenditures:

Golden Retriever puppy can cost you 800$-1200$. It is the price of a normal puppy which
can be safe from any genetic problems. But if you buy a puppy lower than this price range then your puppy may be have any health issues or any genetic problem. If you are looking for any special puppy with the special characteristics or have a registered parents then it will cost you near about 1400$-2200$. Yearly expense are normal like the other pet dogs and it can be near about 1000$ if you count just general expenditures of the dog.
Golden Retriever is the best dog for you if you are font of hunting. It is also a good pet dog for home as it has the gentle behavior with the family members as well as with the children. So you should also think about the Golden Retriever if you are looking for a good pet dog.

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