For Golden Retriever Owners Or For Those That Want One!
Choosing Golden Retriever Puppies
It is important to consider whether or not Golden Retriever puppies are right for you before you choose to add one to your household. This may be the right breed for you if you want a large and athletic dog. If you want a cheerfully natured dog with a wagging tail or if you want a dog that is up for various athletic activities and needs vigorous exercise, a dog that is dependable with most people and has a very steady temperament. If you have other animals you want your dog to get along with or if you want a dog that will be eager to please you and therefore quite responsive to training a Golden Retriever is for you. For certain people these are factors that will attract them to the breed and for others they can also be factors that will turn them away from the breed. Before deciding whether or not a Golden Retriever puppy is right for you based on the above factors you also need to consider some negative points.
Until Golden Retriever puppies turn about three years old they will be very vigorous. This means you will have a puppy that will romp and jump a lot, resulting in flying objects and people a lot of the time. Therefore, Golden Retriever puppies may not be best for households with small children, the elderly or the infirmed. However, you can still get an older Golden Retriever rather than a puppy if you still like the idea of getting a Golden Retriever even if you have people like this in your household. It is too much of a temptation for the puppy to rough play.
The Golden Retriever puppy will experience joint and bone problems and eye diseases as it ages so another factor you want to consider is health problems. The Golden Retriever is one of the riskiest breeds when it comes to health problems because of over breeding and poor breeding practices. Grooming is yet another area to consider since their feathered coat will require you to do regular brushing and combing along with the occasional trim.
The final behavior issue to consider is separation anxiety. Golden Retriever puppies require a lot of companionship because of this disorder, which they experience more than other breeds and should not be left alone for more than a few hours at a time. The Golden Retriever will use various destructive behaviors to express their displeasure at being left alone such as barking and chewing. So if you can't be home during the day, the Golden Retriever may not be for you.
Lastly you should consider the issue of shedding and odor. The Golden Retriever sheds a lot, more so than other breeds, to the point that the fur will even come off on your hands when you pet them. The fur will then stick like glue to everything including clothing, upholstery and carpeting. So with a Golden Retriever be prepared to do a lot of vacuuming. Many also won't like the permanent dog odor that this breed is known for, as it can be difficult to get rid of the smell even with constant bathing.
Golden Retriever puppies may only be appropriate for certain households and individuals. Next you can focus on how to choose the right Golden Retriever puppy if you know they will be the right breed for you and your household.
Until Golden Retriever puppies turn about three years old they will be very vigorous. This means you will have a puppy that will romp and jump a lot, resulting in flying objects and people a lot of the time. Therefore, Golden Retriever puppies may not be best for households with small children, the elderly or the infirmed. However, you can still get an older Golden Retriever rather than a puppy if you still like the idea of getting a Golden Retriever even if you have people like this in your household. It is too much of a temptation for the puppy to rough play.
The Golden Retriever puppy will experience joint and bone problems and eye diseases as it ages so another factor you want to consider is health problems. The Golden Retriever is one of the riskiest breeds when it comes to health problems because of over breeding and poor breeding practices. Grooming is yet another area to consider since their feathered coat will require you to do regular brushing and combing along with the occasional trim.
The final behavior issue to consider is separation anxiety. Golden Retriever puppies require a lot of companionship because of this disorder, which they experience more than other breeds and should not be left alone for more than a few hours at a time. The Golden Retriever will use various destructive behaviors to express their displeasure at being left alone such as barking and chewing. So if you can't be home during the day, the Golden Retriever may not be for you.
Lastly you should consider the issue of shedding and odor. The Golden Retriever sheds a lot, more so than other breeds, to the point that the fur will even come off on your hands when you pet them. The fur will then stick like glue to everything including clothing, upholstery and carpeting. So with a Golden Retriever be prepared to do a lot of vacuuming. Many also won't like the permanent dog odor that this breed is known for, as it can be difficult to get rid of the smell even with constant bathing.
Golden Retriever puppies may only be appropriate for certain households and individuals. Next you can focus on how to choose the right Golden Retriever puppy if you know they will be the right breed for you and your household.
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