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Pictures of pure white Golden Retrievers are striking and beautiful, but if you are looking for a pure bred animal, keep looking. In order to get a pure white coat, crossbreeding is necessary although some disreputable breeders try to state otherwise. Puppies can sometimes be quite light and then will darker as they mature. Sometimes British Golden Retrievers (also English, European, or Australian) are thought of as white, because their double coats are often extremely light in colour. They range all the way to cream, but never snowy white.

A light cream-coloured English dog is often called a white Golden Retriever, despite this fact. These dogs came from the same lineage as their darker American counterparts across the pond. The Golden Retriever originally came from Scotland in the mid to late 1900’s. In actual fact, all the dogs of this breed can be traced back to 2 dogs that were owned by Sir Dudley Marjoribanks (later Baron Tweedmouth). The breed in the UK and all over Europe has developed differently than the American goldens. Shorter and bulkier, they often weigh slightly more and have a level-line body. Their muzzles are different shape, with a squarer forward and eyes that are rounder in shape.

Naturally, the Kennel Club of England (KC) and the American Kennel Club (AKC) vary in the characteristics required in the breed of the Golden Retriever. According to discerning breeders of English goldens, an almost white Golden Retriever is better than a darker one. Red and Mahogany coloured coats are not permissible in the KC while the AKC’s standards object to extremely light or dark hair. In both of these organizations one or two white hairs on the chest are allowable. Both varieties of the breed have the famous temperament of goldies, no matter what shade: warm, friendly, easy-going, confident, and happy with an affinity for training.

A few breeders have begun cross breeding the American goldie with the English white Golden Retriever to add a mixture of the best traits of each. These puppies can be quite adorable and if pure enjoyment is the goal, can be an enjoyable addition to any home. However, these dogs will not show well according to AKC and UK standards. You should seek out a reputable, high-quality breeder if your goal is to have a show dog. You should get a good look at the parents of the golden and also at the papers to help you choose a top quality Golden Retriever. These dogs are extremely pleasant companions no matter what shade of golden pleases you.

Nik Andrews has owned and lovingly cared for his Golden Retrievers for 20 years. Before you think of buying a golden you should learn as much about this endearing and energetic breed as you can. For more great white golden retriever information and for your FREE beginners quick tips “Essential Golden Retriever Care” mini course go to http://www.goldenretrieverinfocenter.com

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The Versatile Golden Retriever

Author: Mike Mathews

So you are interested in acquiring a Golden Retriever because you think it is a friendly and good looking dog breed and you have heard that it behaves well with children. Well you are right in that the Golden is one of the best family-oriented dogs in the world as well as being one of the best looking and friendliest of the retriever dog breeds.

However, to simply limit the Golden’s description to child-friendly and good looking is to do the dog breed a major disservice. The Golden Retriever is one of the most versatile dog breeds known to man. This retriever is a good hunting dog, guide dog for the blind, narcotics dog, as well as an outstanding competitor in agility, retriever field trial, and obedience competitions. The versatile Golden manages all this while being an outstanding family dog. The list of superlatives that can be used to describe this breed are endless, but we can limit ourselves to: gentle, confidant, loyal, cheerful, trustworthy, active, friendly, intelligent, eager to please and responsive to training. It is these last three characteristics that enable the Golden to be trained to such a high-level for work and competition. Additional information on activities for dogs can be found in my article Fun Dog Activities at http://www.dog-breed-facts.com/articles/fun-dog-activities.html

The origin of the Golden can be traced back to mid-19th century Britain. A Scotsman, Sir Dudley Marjoribanks later Lord Tweedsmuir, developed the breed both as a land hunting dog and a water retriever. The breeding records show that the Golden has a mixture of sporting dog breeds in its lineage. These breeds include the wavy-coated Retriever, the yellow Tweed Water Spaniel, the Irish Setter and the sandy-colored Bloodhound. The resulting line of Golden Retrievers was officially recognized as a pure-bred breed in Britain in 1913 and by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1925. The Golden’s water-repellant coat may be a rich shade of gold or a lighter cream color. The coat is easy to care for and only requires weekly combing and brushing except when shedding. Male Goldens are fairly large and stand 23 to 24 inches tall at shoulder height and weigh from 65 to 75 pounds. Females are smaller and stand 21.5 to 22.5 inches tall at shoulder height and weigh from 55 to 65 pounds. The popularity of the Golden is not due to its prowess as a hunting dog or its ability to be trained to a high-level for work and competition. It is largely based on its popularity as a family-oriented dog breed. The Golden was ranked 2nd out of 154 dog breeds in 2004 AKC registrations.

It isn’t, however, all smiles and chuckles when raising a Golden. The Golden Retriever remains goofy and puppy-like for several years. This can be amusing but it can also be frustrating. Young Goldens tend to be overly exuberant and you must supervise young toddlers around them in order to avoid toddler knock down. Therefore Goldens should be socialized and obedience trained when they are puppies. On the other hand, young children also must be supervised as the Golden is so docile it will let them do almost anything to it – even dress the dog up like a doll. Goldens also have a tendency to mouth everything and everybody so they should be provided with lots of toys to carry around. The friendly Golden, with its constantly wagging tail, will clear coffee tables wherever it walks. Goldens should be given regular exercise, not too vigorous, several times a day when they are young. After the Golden is fully grown it can be taken jogging, hiking or biking. These retrievers love to swim whenever possible and if given enough exercise can adapt to most living conditions.

If you are seriously interested in acquiring a Golden Retriever then you should check with your national pure-bred dog organizations such as the American (http://www.akc.org) or Canadian Kennel (http://www.ckc.com) Clubs to look for conformation shows in your area. Make sure you talk to owners and breeders at these shows to see if your lifestyle is really suited to this breed. Additional information on Goldens and on specific shows and competitions in your area can be found by checking with the national Golden Retriever Clubs. In the US it is the Golden Retriever Club of America (http://www.grca.org) and in Canada it is the Golden Retriever Club of Canada (http://www.grcc.net). Both of these umbrella organizations will point you to the local chapter closest to your home that will be able to provide you with information on reputable breeders. They can also provide you with information on Golden Retriever rescue organizations in case you wish to obtain an adult dog.

The national Golden Retriever clubs are dedicated to improving the bloodlines of Golden’s and eliminating and reducing the incidence of inherited diseases. These clubs will encourage you to ask the breeder for the health clearances appropriate for Goldens. Goldens are a fairly robust and healthy dog breed that can be expected to live for 10 to 14 years. Unfortunately, because of the dog breeds popularity some backyard breeders and puppy mills are producing defective and even aggressive representatives of the breed. Common health problems include: inherited musculoskeletal disorders such as hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia; eye diseases such as progressive retinal atrophy and juvenile cataracts; sub aortic stenosis (SAS) heart disease and hypothyroidism. Information on these inherited diseases can be found in my article Hereditary diseases at http://www.dog-breed-facts.com/articles/hereditary-diseases.html. Before you buy that irresistible Golden puppy, make sure you ask the breeder for the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) results and the Canine Eye Registry (CERF) recent ophthalmologists report for the breeding sire and dam.

I am sure your life will be greatly enhanced with a Golden Retriever as a companion.

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About the Author – Mike Mathews is a contributing writer and editor for the popular dog breed site: www.dog-breed-facts.com . He provides informative, real-world advice and tips on dog breeds, dog health , dog grooming and more. As well be sure to check out his free report on Dog Training.

The Golden Retriever – A Noble Breed
By Laurence Burrows

Who does not want to be better informed about the golden retriever breed? Known for their intelligence, friendliness, gentleness, loyalty, and willingness to work, goldens are a favorite breed for families. Their strong attributes make them great hunting dogs, guide and service dogs, and search and rescue dogs. Their distinctive golden coat gives the golden retriever a natural glow. This versatile breed is famous for its high energy and playfulness.

The golden retriever is a member of the sporting group. They are large, robust dogs which stand 20-24 inches tall at withers and weigh 55-75 pounds. The American Breed Standard calls for a coat to be any shade of gold barring coats that are too dark or too light. The British standards allow for lighter shades of gold, known as cream colors. A red or mahogany ‘gold’ color is allowable under American rules, but not under British rules. American goldens are typically taller and more slender and have a longer coat. British dogs are stockier with shorter tails and legs.

Originally, the Labrador retriever came from Newfoundland. Fishermen brought the breed to England about 1800. In the 1800’s, golden retrievers were developed in Scotland at the highland estate of Sir Dudley Marjoribanks, later Baron Tweedmouth. Golden retrievers were originally used as hunting dogs to retrieve shot game birds and waterfowl. They were bred to be great hunting dogs with water-resistant coats, an excellent sense of smell, and soft mouths that do not damage game. The breed was first arrived at by the yellow retriever crossed with a tweed water spaniel, now extinct. Afterwards, the breed was infused with black wavy-coated retrievers, Irish Setters, Bloodhounds, and the St. John’s Water Dog of Newfoundland.

A dog legendary for its gentle, friendly ways, the golden retriever doesn’t make a good watchdog; they are known for their affection for both their owners and for strangers. This breed thrives on human companionship. Goldens are energetic and active dogs. Exercising everyday is important for their health. Bred to retrieve ducks and other waterfowl, goldens love to swim. Active, and large in size, this breed is not the ideal apartment dog. Though they are adaptable, a prospective owner should live near a park and be willing to spend a lot of time with his/her dog. Otherwise, goldens need sizable backyards to be healthy. Known for their intelligence, these dogs enjoy learning tricks, playing games, retrieving and catching balls, and exercising with their owners. It is not uncommon for goldens to win obedience and agility competitions. Energetic and devoted, this breed also makes great working and service dogs. Having an excellent sense of smell, goldens have been employed in alpine search and rescue, and as police dogs for drug detection. Very active, this breed may not be the best choice of dog for the elderly. However, golden retrievers are great with children and other pets, and make a wonderful family pet.

Typically, golden retrievers can expect to live about 10-15 years. Unfortunately, bad breeding for profit has led to a number of common health problems. The most frequently encountered of these afflictions is hip dysplasia. Cataracts is another common ailment. Cancer represents the leading cause of death for goldens. To help avoid these health problems for your golden retriever, it is important to know a dog’s pedigree and to purchase dogs from a reputable breeder. Each dog should be examined by the OFA or by PennHIP. These evaluations involve x-rays to test a dog for hip dysplasia and disease. Grooming (brushing) is recommended twice a week. They may not be a good choice for those with allergies because of shedding.

Golden retrievers are an energetic and enthusiastic breed who love and crave the company of humans. These qualities along with a gentle and friendly nature make this dog wonderful for families and active people looking for a companion.

Laurence Burrows is a golden retriever lover, and trainer. For more great tips on the golden retriever breed, visit http://www.loyalgoldenretriever.com.

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Golden Retriever Information – Is it the Right Breed For You?
By Archie Right

Now you are about to discover a great-devoted-dog-friend such as the Golden Retriever. At this starting point, I’m offering you a piece of general information on one of America’s most popular canines. The breed was originally developed in Scotland in the attempt of Sir Dudley Marrjoribal (first Baron Tweedmouth) to create an ultimate hunting dog. The original Yellow Retriever was crossed with a Tweed Water Spaniel (which is now extinct). By later crossings with Irish Setter and Sandy-colored Bloodhound as well as several more crossings started a bloodline of amazing golden-colored dogs with excellent abilities to retrieve shot waterfowl and upland game birds. According to official information Golden Retriever was first brought to North America in 1881 and by now some variations exist between American, British and Canadian types.

The Golden Retriever is a dog of medium-large size with robust built, a very sweet face and amazing bright eyes. Males are 22-24 inches high and weight about 60-80 pounds. Females are a bit smaller with 20 to 22 inches height and 55-70 pounds of weight. The canine has distinct golden or sometimes white colored coat and waterproof undercoat.

The Goldens are famous for their amazing character. Gentle, eager to please, playful and always happy they enjoy being with people and learning new tricks. They are very good and patient with children and love other pets. They are also known as excellent substitute mothers for other species. Not only kittens but even tiger cubs are well taken care of by the Goldens. In some cases the mother may even produce milk for adoptee even though she has not been nursing or pregnant recently.

With their high energy level and desire to please their owners Golden Retrievers are widely used as service dogs for search and rescue like police search operation or finding people in an avalanche. Having excellent retrieving abilities these dogs are great in all the dog games like catching ball or Frisbee as well as at hunting sessions. With their great love for water these dogs just adore swimming and use every opportunity for it.

With all these great abilities, a great responsibility comes for a retriever’s owner. Your Golden will not just be willing to exercise; he actually needs it to preserve his physical and metal health. For this reason Golden Retriever may be not the perfect dog for apartment keeping and elderly people. Considering adopting a Golden, make sure you have time and place for your dog to exercise.

Average Golden Retriever’s life expectancy is 10 to 12 years. Like many other dogs they do suffer from different diseases the most common of which are cancer, hip dysplasia and cataract. The best way to reduce these risks is to adopt a dog from a reputable breeder and make sure that a breeding couple has OFA and CERF certificates stating that the dogs are in good health. In this case they are less likely to pass any genetic diseases to their offspring. Fattening is also very common to Golden Retrievers. These dogs just love to eat, eat and eat! Of course the best way to deal with the problem is not to grant your dog an unlimited access to the food source but to feed it on schedule.

Golden Retrievers require regular grooming about two times a week and yes, they shed a lot, making them less appropriate for allergic people.

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

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