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Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue – Peculiarities of Adopting a YGRR Golden Retriever
By Archie Right

Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue provides people with an opportunity to adopt a Golden Retriever that needs new home helping both dogs and owners that way. Since the organization cares the most about the dogs’ welfare and safety there is a special procedure and requirements for adoption. It may seem a bit lengthy but with some patience you’ll get a great new dog-friend. Here are some things you might find useful about YGRR and their adoption procedure.

Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue is a non-profit organization founded in 1985. The mission of the organization is to provide healthcare, behavioral evaluation and new homes for homeless Golden Retrievers. The organization holds its activity only in six New England states. The reason for this restriction in area is limited resources of the organization that receives no governmental funding and totally relies on donations and fund razing activities. So you won’t normally be able to adopt Golden Retriever from YGRR outside Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont.

Residence in the states mentioned above is the first compulsory requirement for the potential owners. Every applicant is paid a home visit by one of the YGRR volunteers who just won’t be able to cover other areas. Applicant should also be able and willing to provide training, exercise and care for the lifetime of the dog. Main requirement for dog’s accommodation is a fenced (4-5 feet high) area large enough to provide a Golden with the place to exercise. The rule does not apply in case you adopt a dog older than 8 years.

There are also several rules connected with safety like necessity of steps and Elephant Proof pool coverage in chase the dog will have access to a pool, adoption is not allowed in families with children less than 5 years old etc. However, there are some exceptions from the rules mentioned above. For instance you might be allowed to adopt a YGRR Golden Retriever without having a fenced area if you are an experienced owner living in an apartment (since you simply have no place to put it).

The adoption process may take from several weeks to several months depending on your requirements. If you have little or no requirements you are very likely to find a dog fast. If you are looking for something specific in your new friend you’ll probably have to wait — YGRR has no power on what dogs they get. To start the adoption process you need to call YGRR hotline and tell them what dog you are willing to adopt.

Health is another thing to mention here. All the dogs Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue suggests for adoption are checked for their health condition and if necessary are provided with respective treatment. So if you are adopting a Golden from YGRR you may be certain that he’s healthy. In case the Golden you want to adopt has any special health condition you’ll be informed about that. If you are willing and capable to take care of the dog with such condition you still can adopt him.

Finally, there is an adoption donation you need to make before taking your new friend home. It is $350 for a dog under the age of 8 and $200 for a dog older than 8 years. These donations help the organization to meet veterinary and boarding expenses.

Archie Right is a Golden Retriever expert. For more information on Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue, visit http://goldenretrieverdoginfo.com/.

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Can a Golden Retriever Mix Be Better Than a Purebred Golden Retriever?
By Archie Right

Have you ever wondered if adopting a Golden Retriever mix may be better than a purebred? There definitely may be indeed some advantages of owning a Golden Retriever mix but, as it always is, there are some pros and cons of owning a hybrid dog.

By adopting a Golden Retriever mix you may find the way around some of the problems typical for this breed. For instance Goldens shed a lot making the breed not very appropriate for allergic people. But Golden mixed with Poodle gives us Goldendoodle. This hybrid sheds very little or does not shed at all and is ideal for allergic individuals while it still preserves the best characteristics of both Poodle and Golden. But at the same time it makes grooming more complicated and demanding.

Goldendoodle is one of the many examples of Golden Retriever mixes. Goldens can be mixed with Labradors, Boxers, German Shepherds, Beagles, Irish Setters etc. And all of them have their specific traits. But things are not that simple with crossing different breeds. There are some peculiarities and disadvantages you need to be aware of if you decide to adopt or breed Golden Retriever mix.

Fist of all, hybrid dogs are normally not recognized by AKC or other major purebred registries. Some hybrids may eventually be recognized by registries in case they become very popular but normally years and even decades may pass before it happens.

Second, it is hard to achieve a steady result in the first generation. For instance, breeding purebred Golden with purebred Poodle you won’t necessary receive Goldendoodles that do not shed. Puppies within one litter may very from shedding to not shedding because they inherit traits from both parents not equally. To preserve a certain trait the dogs will have to go through careful selection process and the trait will only hold after several generations. Take it into account if you are adopting a hybrid too.

Third, you need to be very careful with the choice of the other dog for your Golden. Breeding Goldens with other canine with similar character (Labrador for instance) may enhance original characteristics of Golden Retriever like intelligence, obedience, love to people, children and pets etc. But breeding Goldens with, for instance, aggressive breeds may result in puppies with unstable character which are not fun to own at all.

Health is another issue to consider. It goes without saying that both parents must be checked for all the hereditary diseases common in their breeds. Cross breeding may be harmful between breeds that incline to the same health problems (for instance hip dysplasia is common for Golden, Labrador and Poodles) since the risk of such illnesses may increase. It is another reason for even more careful health check than usual. But to cover the full picture it is necessary to mention that there are cases when cross-breeding may positively contribute to hybrid’s health.

Finally, as with any other dog, if you’ve decided to adopt a Golden Retriever mix of some kind you should find a breeder rather than go to a pet shop. And if you’ve decided to breed your very own Golden Retriever mix you need to study both breeds carefully and be ready to invest tons of time and money in this hobby.

Archie Right is a Golden Retriever expert. For more information on Golden Retriever mix, visit http://goldenretrieverdoginfo.com/.

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Golden Labrador Retriever – General Information and Peculiarities of the Hybrid
By Archie Right

Golden Labrador retriever is one of the many golden retriever mixes. It is also called Labrador golden retriever or just golden lab. The same name sometimes is used for yellow Labradors, but it is not the subject of this article.

Although not recognized by purebred registries like AKC Labrador Golden Retriever is rather popular hybrid dog and there are many reasons for it. First of all both Labrador and Golden Retriever are extremely popular breeds both in US and worldwide. Second, they have a lot of similarities in character making them appropriate for crossbreeding. Finally, Golden Lab has a few interesting characteristics.

In most cases Golden Labrador Retriever inherits some appearance from Golden Retriever. This includes coat that can be both long and short but look more like Golden’s coat and is thick and shiny. The color of the coat may be yellow or brown and is normally inherited from the Labrador parent. The tail can be covered in long hair and curved. Head shape and a good muscular built are also more like the one Golden’s normally have. The dog usually weights over 50 ponds and is very strong.

Since both Goldens and Labradors are intelligent and obedient breeds, Golden Labrador inherited both of these traits. They are also great with children and other pets and love all family members as Goldens usually do. It is a very loyal family dog. However, Golden Labs are reported to be not as friendly with strangers as Golden Retrievers are.

They are very trainable and easy to socialize with people and other dogs. However, these natural abilities should be supported by efforts of the owner. Otherwise Golden Lab may grow up to be aggressive towards other people at home or shy and scared outdoors.

Labrador Golden Retrievers bark and bark loud. They like to bark strangers especially when they are near or in the house, but sometimes they may bark from the distance. They also have good chase instinct. In practice it means that they tend to chase cars and bikes. This habit should be eliminated while they are young, otherwise they may preserve it through entire life.

Golden Labradors shed a lot and require regular grooming (at least once a week) to keep shedding under control. This will also help to keep the dog’s skin healthy. They can be bathed regularly but some of them may not like or even be afraid of the procedure.

Golden Labs require regular exercises just like their parent breeds. Long walks, swimming, running and regular dog games that include chasing and retrieving are perfect for these dogs. And remember that exercises are necessary for the dog’s mental and physical health.

Health of Golden Labrador Retrievers is another issue to address. Both Labradors and Goldens have similar health problems (for instance hip dysplasia) so it is necessary to check both parents for the signs of hereditary diseases before breeding and ask for health certificates if you’ve decided to adopt a pup. However, in most cases Golden Labs have better skin health and less prone to allergies (except for dust allergy) than Golden Retrievers.

Archie Right is a Golden Retriever expert. For more information on Golden Labrador Retriever, visit http://goldenretrieverdoginfo.com/.

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