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Golden Retriever Articles

Hunting With a Golden Retriever

January 3, 2010

As far as breed popularity goes, Golden Retrievers are near the top of the list. Because the breed is intelligent and very eager to please, they are one of the most trainable breeds of dog in existence. Golden Retrievers, besides being wonderful family pets and doting companion animals, are employed in a variety of uses [...]

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Golden Retriever Adoption; a Serious Matter

December 31, 2009

Golden Retriever adoption is highly popular as these dogs fit in easily with all types of families. Anyone considering buying or adopting a dog should preferably visit their local animal shelter and find a dog that is in sincere need of a home due to abandonment or mistreatment. Even golden retrievers can need adoption or [...]

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Crate Training your Golden Retriever

December 20, 2009

Many people usually have misconceptions when crates come to mind. They do not use crates because they think that it is a way of punishing a dog. But such is not the case. Contrary to common misconception, crates are actually one of the safest places for your dog, particularly a Golden Retriever. Crates have been [...]

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Doggy Odor in Labrador Retrievers

December 20, 2009

Doggy Odor in Your LabradorWhy does a Labrador have doggy odor?Like any other animal, dogs will walk, run, and play in areas that might result in their gathering dirt, disease, or odor. The Labrador retriever may begin to produce odor due to a number of factors, such as oily skin, dirt accumulation, ear or anal [...]

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Quick Facts On Socializing Your Golden Retriever

November 25, 2009

One of the more important aspects of raising a dog is to socialise it. Socialising your golden retriever is a must, as it will teach golden retrievers how to behave in front of strangers, and how not to.Of course, one can never predict the temperament of a dog when you bring them home. All dogs [...]

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Characteristics Of Reputable Golden Retriever Breeders

November 22, 2009

Many of us would like to own a golden retriever. Therefore it is important to choose the right puppy. Now we do not know what the puppy would turn out to be in future. To ensure that you pick up the right one, which may turn out to be physically and emotionally stable, you need [...]

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Golden Retriever Characteristics – Its Heart Is Gold Too!

November 8, 2009

All types of dogs love being in a pack; their security depends on their ability to mingle and communicate with the other dogs in the group. Over the years, however, the Golden Retriever has developed a closer relationship with human beings than with dogs. They can guide the blind, provide companionship to young children, and [...]

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Golden Retrievers – an Introduction

August 23, 2009

Golden Retrievers are the ideal pet for anybody who has ever seen movies like Airbud or Pushing Daisys and fell in love with the dog on the screen. While they make a great pet for a lot of people, Golden Retrievers might not be the perfect first dg for someone.Retrievers became popular helpers in England [...]

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Goldens and Black Labrador Retrievers,

August 15, 2009

Today I fell into a trap that I should never have allowed myself to get into. I actually trusted my dog, my Nikki, a 3 year golden retriever.Nikki is an amazingly affectionate dog, even more than normal for a golden retriever. She is gentle, good natured and behaves pretty well.She loves going out for car [...]

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Eye and Heart Diseases Common In Golden Retrievers

August 8, 2009

Like all pets, Golden Retrievers too are prone to diseases such as those of the heart and eye. Though Golden Retrievers are by and large a very healthy breed, there are some common health issues that affect them.There are many diseases that can afflict the eyes and heart of the Golden Retriever. Nature-wise diseases contracted [...]

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