Golden Retriever, an energetic and favorite breed of children

Historical

The first historical recordings of the Golden Retriever dates back to the beginning of the nineteenth century, in Scotland, and combines the ambition of a man with the story of an unwanted dog. At that time, in Scotland, the aristocracy was just starting to develop and one of the favorite activities of aristocratic men was hunting. The hunting dogs used at that moment hunted only on the ground and had problems recovering the hunt that fell at very long distances.

Dudley MajorbanksLater he became Lord Tweedmouth, a fan of bird hunters who wished to create a swimmer easy to train, strong, agile but also an excellent swimmer from a boot in the city of Brighton with a long fur and in waves (his brothers were all black). His name was «Nous» «and his owner meant with a» beautiful «female tweed Water Spaniel. Mont took place in 1868. Over the years, to model the physical appearance but also to make an excellent hunting dog, Lord Tweedmouth has crossed with different breeds, from Earth Nova, English set to Bloodhound.

In the exhibitions, the breed was presented as a golden flat coat. In 1911, the breed was recognized by UB the name of «Retriever-Giallo or Golden» of the Kennel Club. The final name of Golden Retriever receives it only after 9 years, in 1920.
The breed was appreciated for the ability to hunt both on the ground and on the water. But also for the agility and diligence it demonstrates. People were also affected by the tender and friendly character, especially in the presence of children.
Golden Retriever is part of the group of hunting dogs or athletes «for leisure» according to the American Kennel Club. According to the original goal, Golden Retrieverii were used to bring wild animals fired to the hunter. Multi Golden Retrieveri reported the birds of the water returned to the hunters, this feature has been maintained to date, the Goldenians are great water lovers and reporting objects. Over time, hunting has started to no longer be such a popular activity, the Goldenians took other jobs. From dogs for dog therapy with various emotional, health or cognitive problems, dogs for the blind or who have other handicaps, research and rescue dogs or dogs that detect narcotic or explosive, the Golder loves to be in the presence of man, is a balanced, affectionate and extremely intelligent dog. For these characteristics, Golden has started to become an extremely popular breed as a pet, especially among families with children.

The physical appearance

Golden Retriegeul It is part of the races of medium -sized dogs. The males have a height between 56 and 61 cm, while the females are a little smaller, with a height between 51 and 56 cm. The weight of dogs depends on sex and size and is between 30 and 40 kg. The body is athletic, pronounced by the muscles, this can be observed by the strong dog walk. His te his strong muscles and resistant bones make him a very agile and anxious dog.
The ears have a triangular and long shape at the jaw level. The eyes are round, a dark shade and the nose is black.

Treatment

Since the breed has a thick and long fur, it is necessary to brush the normal dog. The brushing contributes to maintaining a healthy and shiny fur of the dog and reducing hair loss. In addition to the fur, as in any dog, the ears, eyes, lips and teeth must be controlled/clean.

TRAINING

Golden Retriegeul It is a very easy dog ​​to be very intelligent. They are also very good hunters, this breed is used to accompany non -valid people and also for research and rescue actions, as well as for drug detection. The formation must be delicate, based on prizes and a variant to get used to multiple situations. Being a dog that needs a lot of exercise, you have to move every day or walk. It can also be adapted in a closed space (apartment), but it needs movement.

Personality

One of the most obedient dog breeds, the Goldenians have always won obedience, agility or training competitions. The Golden are extroverted dogs, always well exposed and always want to please the master. Although it is an extremely easy breed, in the early stages of training, the challenge is to attract the attention of the dog. Ideally, training should be started as soon as possible. Being chickens, a dog will be relatively easily distracted by external stimuli, but after some training sessions he will focus without hitches on the control of the master. With adequate training, the Goldeni can perform the remote trainer instructions. It can be difficult to walk on a leash if they have not benefited from training because they are very playful and want to explore.

Goldenii They are extremely affectionate dogs, in particular with family members and relatively affectionate with foreigners or other dogs. Therefore, they cannot be used as guard dogs, but rather to dogs. They will surely abandon and news that someone has entered the courtyard, but they will not have a territorial composition in any way.

Another specific character feature of the breed is that they can be extremely patient. That’s why they are a very suitable breed for families with small children. They are very tolerant when it comes to the specific agitation of children, do not upset the noises produced when the little ones play. Although they are big dogs and can become very energetic when they play to risk playing the little ones or jumping on them. With adequate training it can be taught to play safely with the little ones and their friends. They also include very well with other dogs or other pets (cats, rabbits, etc.)
This dog must be permanently at the center of people’s attention, so happy. Obviously, he is not a dog that can be left alone for long periods of time and will suffer by missing the family. Golden requires total involvement from the teacher. He needs at least one hour a day of physical activity, his favorite activity is the contribution of the balls and obviously swimming. Goldeni loves long walks or panoramic, there is no physical activity in order not to be appreciated as long as it is around the teacher. A dog that does not do enough physical activity will develop behavioral problems and health problems. With a rigorous program of training and intellectual stimulation, the Goldian adapt to any environment, including an apartment.

Golden Retriegeul He is known for his desire to please the teacher. He is eaten permanently to learn new things and is very happy to do it in the presence of the teacher. Being an intelligent dog, it adapts very easily to new situations.

gilded It is one of the favorite breeds of the Americans, being always associated with family life in the suburbs.

HEALTH

Golden Retriegeul It is considered a low -health dog dog. The most common affections are:
– Gastric torsion, a condition that is in particular in large dogs and represents a condition associated with the filling of the air and twist stomach
– Hip dysplasia – Coxofemural joint malformation that causes pain, clash and arthritis
– food eczema – skin lesion caused by a non -resorting diet
– Epilepsy, a condition of the nervous system that can evolve at the age of 2-5 years.
– The cataract cause a loss of normal transparency of the lens. Affection can occur in one or both eyes and can lead to the loss of vision over time.
– Diabetes is a pancreatic condition associated with insulin failure.
– Entropion is a condition of the eyelids involving the internal twist of their free edge. The genes at the level of the free margin of the eyelid irritates the surface of the eyeball, being able to lead to much more serious problems.
– Emangiosarcoma is a type of cancer that can cause spleen tumors, liver or cardiac vascularization.
– Other conditions predisposed to: Cancer, Von Willend’s disease, heart problems and congenital defects. They can make various skin allergies and are prone to obesity if they are not correctly fed.
Golden Retriever’s average life is 9-15 years old

Personality who have Golden Retriever

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