1. Golden Retrievers By Tammy Bird

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3. History of Golden Retrievers Golden Retrievers were “developed” in Britain during the 1800’s under the watchful eye of Lord Tweedmouth. The official recognition by The Kennel Club was in 1911 as “Retriever-Yellow or Golden” and the “Retriever-Golden” in 1920. First registered in Canada in 1925. Then the American Kennel Club in 1932.

4. Height: Males: 22-24 inches tall Females: 20-22 inches tall Weight: Males: 60-80 pounds Females: 55-70 pounds Life Expectancy: About 10 to 12 years. Size/Weight and Life Expectancy

5. Temperament Lovable Well-mannered Intelligent with great charm Trains easily Patient

6. Gentle with children Loyal Confident Sweet and eager to please Outstanding family dog

7. Care of Golden Retrievers Keep your golden inside if at all possible. These are extremely social dogs and they need to be around family. Keep your golden’s weight down. Overweight dogs can have more health issues like heart trouble and arthritis.

8. Exercise Tips and Ideas Throw a ball Go swimming Go on daily walks Have play dates with other dogs

9. Possible Health Issues Hip and elbow dysplasia Cataracts Congenital heart disease Epilepsy Thyroid disorders Allergies Molli at the vets.

10. Grooming Brush weekly to keep shedding down Bathe monthly Clean ears weekly if needed Trim dog’s nails monthly

11. Training Very trainable dogs with great patience. Do not yell at a golden-YOU WILL hurt their feelings. Can be taught hand signals. Can be taught to hold a toy when they want to be petted.

12. Fun Facts about Golden Retrievers In the top ten most popular breeds Originally bred to be friendly to humans They have a “soft mouth” which makes it easier for them to retrieve items They love water Love to swim

13. Need A LOT of attention. Without attention they can become sad They are extremely silly dogs. My dog Molli watching television.

14. Intelligent with great charm Lovable Well-mannered Trains easily Patient

15. Make great therapy dogs Love to carry things in their mouths Love whoever has the ball Molli playing with her baby keys.

16. Famous Golden Retrievers Buddy: the movie Air Bud Comet: the television show Full House Duke: Bush’s Baked Beans commercial Liberty: president Gerald Ford’s pet Shadow: the movie Homeward Bound