Golden Retrievers

IF you love a game of fetch then a golden retriever will be your best friend. They are in the top 10 breeds of dogs rated by the American kennel club. Noted for their patient temperament, they are the perfect family dog. Golden retrievers are very tolerant of children and rarely ever bite. Even those that are badly bred still rarely display any aggressive behavior.

Golden retrievers love the water. You can keep one occupied for hours by throwing stick into a body of water. It will take hours to tire this dog out and after about 30 minutes rest they will be ready to go again. They love the feel of cool water in their skin.

Golden retriever puppies are fairly unruly. One needs to be prepared for this if they decide to take one on. However, as they mature they calm right down. They develop their good sense of behavior and obedience with each passing year.

Golden retrievers do develop a keen sense of patience as they get older as well. These are dogs that were bred for hunting. They would have to typically sit in hunting blinds for hours on end while remaining still and silent. This patience does transfer to family dogs in their behavior towards other members and other pets.

There are many places to get golden retrievers. You can find excellent breeders of golden retrievers through the American Kennel Club. You will find dogs of all ages including golden retriever puppies and older dogs.

You may want to consider a golden retriever rescue dog. There are many golden retriever rescue organizations that work tirelessly to rehome abandoned and homeless dogs. This is a good route to take because Golden retriever rescue centers will never rehome a dog that could be dangerous.

If you want a dog that love to swim and play then you cannot go far wrong with a golden retriever. You can keep them occupied for hours with just a stick. They have a great temperament and are perfect for families. You can find out all you need to know by looking online or contacting the American kennel club.