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Characteristics Of The Golden Retriever
Author:
John Philips
An inherent instinct of most breeds of dogs is to belong to the group and being with their own genre affords them security with association. However, through breeding, Golden Retrievers are geared more towards people.
Most dog breeds need to feel the security of interacting with their own species because of their group animal instincts. Over years of breeding, however, Golden Retrievers have been adapted to interact more with people. Suitable friends for younger children, they are also used extensively as seeing-eye dogs and as helpers for people who enjoy hunting. Interaction with people is important to them as a consequence of their breeding.
They want nothing more than to be accepted that you are aware of them, are very forgiving and will tolerate many mistakes you may make. Obtaining the three Obedience Trial Championships is further proof that Golden Retrievers aim to please their owners. Living with their owners and being involved in all family pastimes is crucial to Golden Retrievers as they are so oriented towards people. Even though they don�t normally bark a lot, they will start barking if they get bored.
A Golden Retriever will enjoy many activities such as hunting, hiking, ball games and any number of physical activities once he is fully grown. Perfectly suitable as companions for children they will become loyal friends as they grow together. Whilst very friendly around children Golden Retrievers can be inadvertantly boisterous when playing so supervision is a must especially with the younger children. All dogs can retaliate via their natural instincts and Golden Retrievers are no different if goaded, even though they are one of the more docile breeds.
Water is a great attraction to Golden Retrievers and they will choose to get wet whenever they get the chance, no matter what the source of water is. Because they are also drawn to mud you can reckon on bathing them frequently once they are full grown as they will take every opportunity to get dirty. Although they are not too concerned about the heat it isn't normally good for them, so you will need to make sure they have plenty of air, shade and water during the summer months. Don't let him over exert himself and be mindful of the conditions and he should be fine even on the hottest, most humid days of the summer.
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