Golden Retriever Puppies for Sale

Country of Origin:

Scotland

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Breed Characteristics

Average Size: Medium

Average Lifespan: 10-12 years

Kid/Pet Friendly: Sometimes

Registry: aca,akc

Activity Level: high

Shedding Level: moderate

Grooming Level: moderate

Trainability: high

Good For Novice Owners: high

Adaptability: high

Prey Drive: moderate

Watchdog: chill

Breed Information

Overview

Saying the Golden Retriever is a friendly breed is an understatement. They are good with strangers, tolerant with young kids, and good with other family pets. Taking your Golden Retriever to the dog park will be an enjoyable experience as he will want to play friendly games of keep away with the other dogs!

The Golden Retriever has been an AKC-recognized breed since 1925 and was commonly used as a gun dog and for retrieving small game such as waterfowl, and for companionship. The Golden Retriever originated in the Scottish Highlands. The first Lord Tweedmouth, Dudley Majoribanks, is credited with developing the breed and keeping detailed records to create the ideal gun dog for the terrain.

Majoribanks bred the now-extinct “Yellow Retriever” with Irish Water Spaniels, Irish Setters, and Bloodhounds to create the Golden Retriever. Great discipline and a gentle spirit make the Golden Retriever a perfect retrieval breed since the goal of this task is to bring the trophy back as undamaged as possible.

Golden Retrievers first appeared in dog shows in 1908 at a British dog show. They also started appearing in the United States around the same time as they were brought across the Canadian border. They gained popularity with sport hunters and in general. Their popularity really took off in the 1970s and they are consistently one of the most popular dog breeds.

If you are not the sporting type, bringing a Golden Retriever into your family as a pet is just as rewarding because they are one of the most loyal and jovial breeds out there. One of the facts about Golden Retrievers is that they are the epitome of friendly and make fantastic family dogs.

Temperament

Golden Retrievers are considered one of the friendliest dog breeds. As long as they are well-socialized and trained, they’re known for getting along with just about anyone. They tend to be good with kids, other dogs, other pets, and even strangers. They’re even considered one of the kid-friendly dog breeds. Goldens love attention and they bond closely with their families. They are affectionate with them, and also just about everyone else. Although they do tend to get along with everyone, they love being around their favorite humans the most. They will bark to alert you and can end up barking a lot if you do not train your dog to stop barking early on.

Did You Know?

With their intelligence, eagerness to please, and gentle disposition, Golden Retrievers are versatile working dogs. In addition to being one of the dog breeds that make the best service dogs, Goldens can be found working as emotional support dogs, certified therapy dogs, search and rescue dogs, military dogs, police dogs, animal actors, and more.