Golden retrievers are one of the most gentle and kind dog breeds which comes from their deep-rooted desire to please their owners. They’re amazing with kids and rarely cause trouble around the house (like chewing up shoes or tearing apart furniture), which is why they’re well-known as a great family dog. They’re also a very tender dog breed famous for their incredibly soft mouth grip.
With the golden retriever’s exceptional intelligence, you can train them to do many skills. Retrievers are one of the most common breeds for therapy and guide dogs and even search-and-rescue teams.They can sense when you’re troubled or require a much-needed snuggle so unless you need someone to actually talk to, golden retrievers make for the ideal companion if all you want is to hunker down in comfortable silence.Golden retrievers are big in size and with that comes a lot of energy. But they are also surprisingly gentle. They have a sweet and gentle temperament
NATIONAL GOLDEN RETRIEVER DAY ACTIVITIES
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Take your Golden Retriever to their favourite park
Golden Retrievers were built to retrieve, which is to say, fetch. So get your pup over to the nearest park and treat them with their favourite game. The both of you will get great exercise and have tons of fun to boot!
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Go for a swim
This breed is fabulous in water, and they love it, too! Provided the climate you live in is warm enough, or you have a dog-friendly indoor pool nearby, take your dog for a dip. They’ll look cute doggy-paddling around, too.
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Adopt a Golden Retriever
Sad you don’t have a Golden Retriever by now? That can easily change. If you’ve been on the fence about adopting, rest assured, Golden Retrievers will change your life for the better.
FACTS ABOUT GOLDEN RETRIEVERS
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They crave an active lifestyle
They are best suited to a life where someone is home during the day, and this way, you can both get some great exercise.
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Golden Retrievers have two layers of fur
The inner layer is to stay warm, and the outer layer is to keep water off.
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Golden Retrievers’ fur darkens as they age
Similar to many humans, Golden Retrievers are born with light-colored hair that darkens as they age.
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They’re “pack-oriented” dogs
Goldens are most comfortable around groups or families, and are loyal and trusting to them their whole life.
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They’re one of the easiest dog breeds to train
One of the reasons they’re so popular is that they’re so easy to train—perfect for novice dog owners.
