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The Golden Retriever is a relatively modern and very popular breed of dog. It was developed as a retrieving dog to use while hunting wild fowl. Today it is one of the most common family dogs as it is easy to handle, very tolerant and does not require very much of the owners, other than regular exercise, food and veterinary check-ups. It is often affectionately known as a Golden or "Yellow Retriever". Golden Retrievers are observed to be highly compatible with people and other dogs, though after the seclusion from dog life it may develop human qualities and then may not be fond of other dogs. It will bark when startled but other than that it makes a poor watchdog due to its friendly nature. Golden Retrievers are particularly valued for their high level of sociability towards people.
Appearance
The Golden should be athletic, well balanced, and symetrical. They are slightly longer than high. Its appearance should reflect its merry and outgoing temperament, and it should never look sulky or aggressive. This is a large breed very similar in appearance to the yellow Labrador Retriever, especially when young. The most obvious difference is the Golden Retriever's luxuriant coat.
Coat and colour
The coat should be dense and waterproof, and may be straight or moderately wavy. It should not be silky, hard, or wooly. It must lie flat against the body. The AKC standard states that the coat is a "rich, lustrous golden of various shades", disallowing coats that are extremely light or extremely dark. This leaves the outer ranges of coat color up to a judge's discretion when competing in conformation shows. Judges may also disallow goldens with brown or pink noses, though these are very rare. The Golden's coat can also be what people call a 'mahogany' color, or what people see as 'redheads' in people. As a golden grows older their coats can become darker shades or lighter tints of brown, along with or excluding a noticable whitening of the fur on and around the face. More on [ Golden Retriever ]
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@lehsoares really? and its a golden retriever too? :O
gabystarlight (Gabriela C. Arnáez) Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:14:33 -0000
@lehsoares really? and its a golden retriever too? :O
Ganhar um Golden Retriever e ter sua vida virada de ponta cabeça, há não tem preço! = 0
CaMorandi (Camila) Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:55:23 -0000
Ganhar um Golden Retriever e ter sua vida virada de ponta cabeça, há não tem preço! = 0
RT @lambybiscuits What Dog Breed Would You Be: http://bit.ly/fTY8t
yourjobmyoffice (Sonia Schenker) Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:48:10 -0000
RT @lambybiscuits What Dog Breed Would You Be: http://bit.ly/fTY8t <Golden Retriever>
@victoriaamaral noo..I want a golden retriever or a german shepard! :)
alyssaamaral (Alyssa A) Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:47:27 -0000
@victoriaamaral noo..I want a golden retriever or a german shepard! :)
@mimisedg Oh I had a standard poodle growing up! (great dog) my dog I rescued is 8months old mix of lab and golden retriever (supposed,lol)
jackrsteven1 (Jack Robles) Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:22:00 -0000
@mimisedg Oh I had a standard poodle growing up! (great dog) my dog I rescued is 8months old mix of lab and golden retriever (supposed,lol)
I want a golden retriever, but it must be taller than your average golden retriever
CaliDream113 (Jeremiah G) Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:20:15 -0000
I want a golden retriever, but it must be taller than your average golden retriever
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Breed Standard - Facts and information from the American Kennel Club, Inc.
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