Is there such a thing as a better Golden Retriever?
There are also a lot of myths about them, such as people thinking they have better temperaments, are rarer, or that they’re not even golden retrievers. Here’s the truth: just because they’re white doesn’t mean that they are better than any other golden. What really matters is a dog’s pedigree and how they’re raised.
What’s the problem with all the Golden Retrievers?
The problem with most golden retrievers is that people wanted to make some money by selling golden retriever puppies, so they irresponsibly bred dogs that were unhealthy, had bad pedigrees, or were too closely related.
What was the first breed of Golden Retriever?
As legend has it, Lord Tweedmouth of Scotland wanted to create a hunting dog that could retrieve shot down birds from both land and water. His solution was to breed a wavy-coated retriever with a Tweed water spaniel, thus creating the first litter of golden retrievers in 1868.
Why are English cream Golden Retrievers so expensive?
They’re stockier, have blocky heads, and thick coats. They also tend to be on the expensive side, but that could be because high-quality breeders choose this style of golden, so they charge more, or because people think they’re rare, so they charge more. Check out our article here to read more about English Cream Golden Retrievers.
Is the Golden Retriever a good family dog?
Goldens are one of the most popular dog breeds out there, they make great family dogs, they are easy to train, smart, loyal, and beautiful. They certainly have great qualities about them, but not everyone likes everything about them and they are not the right dog for everyone.
What should I do with my Golden Retriever?
A Golden needs a daily amount of exercise in order to burn off all that high energy. If you enjoy being outside and getting physical activity yourself, you’ll have a perfect companion, and it should be easy to tire them out. They enjoy being outdoors going for walks/jogs, and they love to swim.
Can a Golden Retriever be left alone all day?
They need and crave human companionship, this is not the type of dog that you can leave home alone for long periods of time. If left alone too long, they will get bored and destructive, and become depressed. A Golden Retriever will have no problem with walking up to a stranger to say hi and get petted.
What’s the worst thing about having a golden retriever?
Goldens have a way of easily getting themselves into trouble and keeping you on your toes. You may find yourself chasing them around the house for those clean socks they stole out of the laundry, or stopping them from eating food off of your plate, or trying to stop them from digging in the backyard.
