The golden retriever

The Golden Retriever, or simply Golden, is a breed of dog of British origin. Selected as a retriever, it has been a very popular breed since the 1990s.
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The mature male Golden Retriever should be 23 to 24 inches tall at the withers (around 60 cm); females should be 21 ½ to 22 ½ inches tall. Deviation of more than an inch in either direction is disqualifying in shows, according to the American standard. Adults typically weigh 55 to 75 pounds (25 to 34 kg) (females are generally lighter and smaller than males). Their glossy double coat can be wavy or straight. They should be brushed regularly and need an occasional bath to eliminate doggy odor. Their ears should be cleaned regularly to prevent the accumulation of dirt and debris.
Where does it come from?
Dating back to 19th century Scotland, the Golden Retriever was bred for the purpose of retrieving waterfowl, which was a popular activity among the Scottish nobility. In order to retrieve game from Scotland's various marshlands, the retriever was bred with the now-extinct Tweed Water Spaniel to create the breed that exists today. The breed was developed at Glen Affric, a wealthy estate, from 1835 to 1890 by a Scottish nobleman and avid hunter named Sir Dudley Marjoribanks. During this time, Marjoribanks sought to create a breed that would be a skilled hunter and more attentive to its owner than existing retriever breeds. Modern Golden Retrievers have a natural love of water, a keen sense of smell, and a gentle grip, traits they inherited from their 19th century ancestors. The Golden Retriever was registered in 1903 in England, and shortly after in the United States in 1925.
What a personality!
The Golden Retriever's main defining characteristic is generally his temperament. He is kind, gentle, and eager to please by nature. He craves affection and will seek it from strangers as well as his own family. Goldens are adaptable and outgoing, and these traits rank high on the list of reasons why people love them.
The Golden Retriever loves everyone, so he will express his love by jumping on people. Early, basic obedience training is a must for these big, rambunctious dogs. Fortunately, the Golden is easily trained, and a small investment of time when the dog is young will pay off in adulthood. He will readily sit on command, walk on a leash without pulling, and come when called.
If not trained, socialized, and exercised daily, the boundless exuberance of goldens—especially as adolescents and young adults—can be overwhelming and even frightening to small children, despite the dog's best friendly intentions. Choose a golden as a family dog ​​only if you are willing to supervise the children and the dog when they are together and make sure everyone plays nicely. It is normal for puppies to chase and bite in play, so you must teach a golden puppy how to act around children and teach the children how to play properly with the dog.
Golden Retrievers Are Beautiful, But Are They Healthy?
At the top of the list of health concerns is cancer, including hemangiosarcoma, lymphosarcoma, mast cell tumors, and bone cancer. Treatments for this disease can be emotionally and financially devastating. It is not known to what extent all of these forms of cancer are genetic or exactly how they are passed down from one generation to the next, but the very high cancer rate in golden retrievers may be at least partly hereditary.
Golden retrievers also suffer from a high incidence of hip dysplasia, which develops when the head of the thigh bone does not fit properly into the hip socket. These dogs may also have genetic elbow deformities. Eyes are another problem area for the breed, so make sure the parents have been examined by a board-certified veterinarian who is an ophthalmologist and certified by the Canine Eye Registry Foundation.
Heart disease is also common in Golden Retrievers and is usually manifested by a slight heart murmur. Have your dog's heart checked at least once a year, and investigate any murmurs thoroughly.
When you bring a puppy into your home, you need to protect him from one of the most common health problems: obesity. Keeping a golden retriever at a proper weight is one of the easiest ways to improve his health and prolong his life. Make the most of your preventative skills to ensure your dog's lifelong health.