•Golden Retrievers: Not Good For Everyone
Best selling author Lisa Scottoline has four Golden Retrievers and one Welsh Corgi. She writes about them like this, "When you have a house full of Goldens, you think to yourself, You know, we need a dog". And which dog causes all the trouble in her home? The Corgi. Which dog literally ate part of her finger? The Corgi. Which dog is on doggy Prozac? The Corgi.
This shows the big contrast between Golden Retriever temperaments and the temperaments of most other dog breeds. Although every dog is...
•Historical Significance Of The Golden Retriever
The Golden Retriever is an obedient, intelligent dog predominantly used for hunting. It is because of their flexibility and medium size, they are so appropriate for hunting job. Intelligence, bravery and liveliness are the inherent characteristics of the the Golden Retriever. First recorded breeding was done between Nous and Belle, a Tweed Water Spaniel, and four yellow puppies were born from this breeding. The AKC recognized the Golden Retriever in 1925 and following this recognition the...
•The Golden Retriever Standard
A Golden Retriever that is being evaluated for whether it meets the American Kennel Club standards has many categories for evaluation. There are a couple of things that are automatic disqualifications, but most deviations are considered faults. The specific standards for the Golden Retriever can be found at the American Kennel Club's website. They include things such as the dog's gait, the angle the legs are attached at, and the density of the coat. The American Kennel Club has specific...
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