Golden Retriever

Daddy (Ken Trenholm)

Oct 25 |21:34
Last Updated on Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:31
G O L D E N  R E T R I E V E R ~ H I G H L I G H T S

Breed Name
Golden Retriever
Rank (out of 136 breeds)
002
Personality Snapshot
Gentle, stable family dog. Loyal and confident. Sweet and eager to please. Active. Loving and lovable. Excels in obedience competition. Outstanding family dog. Patient and kind even with very small children.
Breed NameGolden Retriever
Rank (out of 136 breeds)002
Points (out of 100)90
Dog Group TypeGundog
DominanceVery Low
Obedience (Ease of Training)Awesome
AffectionVery High
Good with Kids (Source 1)Excellent
Good With Kids (Source 2)Excellent
Friendly with Other DogsAwesome
Friendly with Family PetsAwesome
Friendly with StrangersAwesome
Dog Bite Free RatingGreat
Bark Over Bite RatingPoor
Bark Crazy (likelihood to bark for little reason)1 out of 10
Watch Dog AbilityGood
Guard Dog AbilityNot Good
SizeLarge
Exercise RequirementsModerate
Jog Companion AbilityExcellent
Level of SheddingAverage
Level of TrimmingSome
Overall Level of Grooming RequiredModerate
Life Span10 to 12 years of age

You are more than welcome to obtain additional information on the ranking system used by our family and where we got our information. Please note that the above scores are based on the traits (or instincts) of a particular breed and that it is important to get to know your prospective dog before making your decision to bring a Golden Retriever into your family. This is a decision you will have to live with for 10 to 12 years of age as Golden Retriever pups can live between 10 to 12 years of age.

My Life as a Golden Retriever
Gentle, stable family dog. Loyal and confident. Sweet and eager to please. Active. Loving and lovable. Excels in obedience competition. Outstanding family dog. Patient and kind even with very small children.

Home Environment
Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. Best with a large yard.

Golden Retriever Inherited Diseases
The following information is a direct link to the Canine Inherited Disorders Database, a project of the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island. This information lists inherited diseases which are more commonly reported in the Golden Retriever

Golden Retriever Wiki

Where to buy a Golden Retriever : A Directory and Review
We are happy to provide a Breeder Directory and Pet Store Directory that offers breeders and pet stores an opportunity to promote their care and available dogs. We are equally pleased that we offer customers of these breeders / pet stores a way to vote, recommend, and rank each listing. To our knowledge, this is the first site to offer do this. So, begin your search for a Golden Retriever as a new member to your family the smart way.

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