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Golden Retrievers are great family dogs. They are gentle, loyal, confident dogs. They are very active, they are great hunters too. They can be fierce when needed. Golden retrievers originated in Britain in the 19th century. They were developed for wildflower hunting. | |
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Male golden retrievers grow to be 24-26 inches tall. They should weigh about 65-70 pounds. A female should be 22-24 inches tall. They should weigh about 60 pounds. Golden Retrievers shouldn’t be considered larger. If the dog is larger, they may have medical problems. They should be medium sized. |
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All golden Retrievers have different color coats. They can be light shade of gold or a darker shade of gold. It can even be a red shade of gold. They can even be white. They have an under coat so they can be in cold weather and stay warm. |
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| Golden Retrievers eat a lot. If they aren’t fed they may look through the garbage to find food. They may even go through bags to find food. Puppies need to have a well balanced meal to grow up to be strong and healthy. Puppies should be fed dog food when they reach two months of age. Over feeding dogs is bad too, it can lead to serious skeletal defects. |
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Golden Retrievers love swimming. They are good at it if they are taught correctly. Swimming is great exercise. Dogs need to be well exercised. |
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The golden retriever coat is very important. It is water resistant so they don’t need to be bathed regularly. If their coat is not brushed regularly their coat gets mat. |
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