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Dr. Susan Lauten
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Dr.
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and a Ph.D in Biomedical Sciences.
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and interviewed by The Oregon Live,
she has authored several peer-reviewed articles
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With 5 years of experience teaching Veterinary
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Dr. Lauten brings unequalled veterinary perspective
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Sally Rushmore
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Sally
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200 young dog owners to train
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dogs, Sally has proven experience in helping
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One hidden psychological trigger that all Golden Retrievers have... that practically allows you to "analyze" and "control" your Golden Retriever's every action
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A surprisingly easy way to teach your Golden Retriever cool new tricks
How to lead and think like a pack dog - the new psychology The 2 main reasons why your Golden Retriever barks excessively and how to control his excessive barking. 3 dangerous mistakes that most Golden Retriever owners make when they are trying to control their dogs' barking and how you can avoid these mistakes How your instinctive reaction to your Golden Retriever's barking may actually be making the problem worse! How to improve your Golden Retriever's lifespan and keep him from getting overly heavy with a healthy and nutritious diet. Getting Pro help fast - how to get access to our expert trainers when you need them most -
One hidden psychological trigger that all Golden Retrievers have... that practically allows you to "analyze" and "control" your Golden Retriever's every action
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A surprisingly easy way to teach your Golden Retriever cool new tricks
How to lead and think like a pack dog - the new psychology The 2 main reasons why your Golden Retriever bites and how to control his biting. 3 dangerous mistakes that most Golden Retriever owners make when they are trying to stop their dogs from biting and how you can avoid these mistakes How your instinctive reaction to your Golden Retriever's biting may actually be making the problem worse! How to improve your Golden Retriever's lifespan and keep him from getting overly heavy with a healthy and nutritious diet. Getting Pro help fast - how to get access to our expert trainers when you need them most -
One hidden psychological trigger that all Golden Retrievers have... that practically allows you to "analyze" and "control" your Golden Retriever's every action
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A surprisingly easy way to teach your Golden Retriever cool new tricks
How to lead and think like a pack dog - the new psychology The 2 main reasons why your Golden Retriever is being aggressive and how to control his aggression. 3 dangerous mistakes that most Golden Retriever owners make when they are trying to stop their dogs from being aggressive and how you can avoid these mistakes How your instinctive reaction to your Golden Retriever's aggression may actually be making the problem worse! How to improve your Golden Retriever's lifespan and keep him from getting overly heavy with a healthy and nutritious diet. Getting Pro help fast - how to get access to our expert trainers when you need them most -
One hidden psychological trigger that all Golden Retrievers have... that practically allows you to "analyze" and "control" your Golden Retriever's every action
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A surprisingly easy way to teach your Golden Retriever cool new tricks
How to lead and think like a pack dog - the new psychology The 2 main reasons why your Golden Retriever is suffering from separation anxiety... and how to cure it 3 dangerous mistakes that most Golden Retriever owners make when they are trying to cure their dogs' separation anxiety and how you can avoid these mistakes How your instinctive reaction to your Golden Retriever's separation anxiety may actually be making the problem worse! How to improve your Golden Retriever's lifespan and keep him from getting overly heavy with a healthy and nutritious diet. Getting Pro help fast - how to get access to our expert trainers when you need them most -
One hidden psychological trigger that all Golden Retrievers have... that practically allows you to "analyze" and "control" your Golden Retriever's every action
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A surprisingly easy way to teach your Golden Retriever cool new tricks
How to lead and think like a pack dog - the new psychology The 2 main reasons why your Golden Retriever isn't housebroken yet and what you should do in each case. 3 dangerous mistakes that most Golden Retriever owners make when they are trying to potty train their dogs that actually make their dogs more difficult to housetrain... and how you can avoid these mistakes How you can use our unique "Christmas Bells" technique to train your Golden Retriever to tell you when it needs to go out How to improve your Golden Retriever's lifespan and keep him from getting overly heavy with a healthy and nutritious diet. Getting Pro help fast - how to get access to our expert trainers when you need them most -
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Golden Retriever: Origin, Temperament, Training, Exercise (Yellow Retriever, Goldie, Golden)
Group:
KCGB: Gun Dog, AKC: Sporting Dog
AKC Popularity Ranking:3
Also Known As: Golden
About Golden Retriever
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Country of Origin, History of Golden Retrievers
Like many of the sporting
breeds, the Golden Retriever was developed
in Britain in the 1800s. The dog was bred
on the Guisachan Estate in Scotland, which
was owned by Lord Tweedmouth. Here, the Golden
Retriever initially evolved from crossing
a yellow Retriever of flat-coat ancestry with
a local and now extinct breed known as the
Tweed Water Spaniel – a Retriever with
a tightly curled coat.
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Lord Tweedmouth’s goal was
to breed a hunting dog that would be stronger and
more active than other Retriever breeds in existence
at the time. As a rugged, medium-sized dog, the
breed was valued for its ability to hunt on land
and in water. Sportsmen admired the dog's athletic
ability and diligence while their families enjoyed
the gentle, friendly nature of the pet. By the late
1800s, the Golden Retriever was well known in North
America.
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A General Description of the Dog
The Golden Retriever is a strong,
medium sized dog with a moderately round skull and
ears that are triangular, pendant (hanging) and
fall approximately to the level of the jaw. In the American line of Golden Retrievers, the eyes are set farther apart and are slanted and triangular in shape, compared to the British line. Males
have a broader skull and muzzle and a thicker neck
than females. The dog’s medium to dark brown
eyes have a deep and gentle expression with a spark
of intelligence. The body is slightly longer than
tall and is well angulated in the rear. The powerful
dog gaits with fluid movement; its thick, muscular
tail is carried level with the back and is almost
always wagging.
Goldens with undershot or overshot
jaws and dogs more than an inch off the stated height
are disqualified in the show ring.
Coat
The Golden coat is dense and water-repellent
with a thick undercoat. The outer coat is firm and
resilient and can be straight or wavy; the legs,
underbelly, neck and tail are feathered with longer,
lighter hair. As the name suggests, the coat color
can range from cream to gold, but must not border
on red or mahogany. With the exception of greying
or whitening of face or body due to age, any white
marking, other than a few white hairs on the chest,
are not permitted in the breed standard.
Height
The AKC standard states that males
should be 23-24 inches in height at withers; females
21½-22½ inches.
Weight
Male: 65-75 pounds;
Female: 55-65 pounds.
Temperament of the Dog
The Golden Retriever is a delightful
dog with an excellent temperament both as a gundog
or family pet. The playful, affectionate, trustworthy
dog has an amiable personality that endears him
to young and old alike. As the Golden Retriever
matures, its personality develops patience and perseverance.
Although not generally a boisterous
breed, this pet will announce visitors and is a
good choice for a first pet provided that the owner
is capable of managing a dog of this size and strength.
Golden Retrievers are valued as
hunting dogs because they can sit for hours in a
concealed hunting area, and they can retrieve wild
game in cool water or wooded areas. Its steady,
agreeable temperament makes it a dependable guide
dog for the blind; its concentration and tracking
skills make the Golden a success as a Search and
Rescue dog; and its gentle nature and loving ways
lend themselves to therapy work.
If the Golden has a drawback as
a pet, it is his perpetual effervescence, which
can get him into trouble with other dogs and can
be an annoyance for owners not able to give him
frequent attention.
Better suited to an indoor
or outdoor lifestyle?
As companion animals, this breed
retains an active physical presence and enjoys playing
indoors as well as outside. They are suited to both
indoor and outdoor environments.
Are they suited to homes
with kids?
The dog's affable, gentle
nature makes it an ideal choice for a home with
children and other pets.
The Golden Retriever is an intelligent
and highly trainable dog. In addition to being adept
hunters, this breed has been trained as guide dogs
for the blind, assistance dogs for the disabled
and their keen noses have earned them worldwide
recognition as sniffer dogs.
The dog responds best to reward-based
methods and enjoys working for treats and praise.
The Goldie will enjoy training accompanied by ‘play
time,’ consisting of age-appropriate toys
or ‘fetching’ activity. Retrievers do
well in obedience training due to their focus on
their trainer. Training must be gentle and consistent,
never harsh, even for the dog that is easily distracted.
However, firmness is also necessary,
for a 70-pound dog with bad manners is a nuisance.
Early socialization and puppy classes are important
for a Goldie pup who must learn to curb his natural
friendliness to other dogs and his exuberance for
greeting people.
Exercise Need
This energetic dog requires an
abundant amount of daily exercise. Bred as a hunting
and sporting dog, the Golden enjoys games of fetch,
swimming and playing with other dogs. Golden Retrievers
also enjoy 'hide-and-seek' games and
will quickly perceive how the game is played and
what is expected.
Golden Retrievers enjoy running
along with an owner, but breeders recommend waiting
until the dog is fully grown before engaging in
running activity, or you can permanently damage
the dog's joints. Owners should keep in mind
that puppies should not have exercise forced upon
them, especially if they are under eighteen months
of age.
The Golden Retriever has a smooth
coat of medium length that is easy to groom. The
coat responds well to a palm-sized comb or brush,
containing firm bristles. Attention should be paid
to the dog’s undercoat as it has greater density
than the outer coat. It is recommended that a dry
shampoo be used to clean the dog, bathing the animal
only when necessary (to prevent coat dryness), and
preferably not more than twice a month.
Golden Retrievers also benefit
from regular brushing, once daily if possible. Brushing
helps to promote a shiny, healthy coat and decreases
shedding. The owner needs to check nails and have
them trimmed if there is no natural wear. Feet can
be trimmed of excess fur to expose nails and prevent
slipping when the dog walks. Excess fur can be trimmed
around the footpads but not between the pads themselves
(to prevent chafing).
Golden Retrievers who hunt on
land and are allowed to swim require special attention.
Running in the woods can cause small foreign bodies
such as burrs and other flora to become lodged under
the eyelid or in an ear causing the surface of the
eye and the ear to become irritated and inflamed.
Genetic Problems
A generally healthy dog to begin with, careless and indiscriminate breeding has taken a toll on the Goldie, making the breed susceptible to progressive retinal atrophy, an eye disorder that causes blindness; entropion; epilepsy; osteochondrosis; Von Willebrand's Disease, a bleeding disorder; cataracts; heart problems; and skin conditions. A poorly bred pup is also likely to suffer from aggression or other behavior problems.
Goldens are highly susceptible to hip and elbow dysplasia, conditions that can be triggered or exacerbated by too-rapid growth of puppies. The breed tends to put on weight easily and a combination of a healthy balanced diet and regular exercise is needed to keep the dog slim and fit.
Cancer (it is the #1 cause of death in all Retrievers and is especially common in Goldens).
Breeding the Dog and any Cautions
Goldens used for breeding should be put to the test, particularly for hip dysplasia and eye problems. Breeders should be more eager to show a prospective customer these documents than they are to show off the trophies on the mantelpiece. All breeders should keep accurate health, breeding, registration and pedigree records for every dog in their care. These records are the most important papers that go with a puppy to its new home. Keep in mind that a good breeder will always take back a puppy that a buyer cannot cope with, or help find it a new home.
Life Span
The average life span of a Golden Retriever is ten to thirteen years, though there are reports of some dogs living until the age of twenty to twenty-five years, with healthy breeding and life style.
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National Breed Club
In the United Kingdom, The Golden
Retriever Breed Council promotes the Golden Retriever.
http://www.GoldenRetrievers.co.uk/.
In the United States, The Golden
Retriever Club of America represents this breed.
http://www.grca.org/.
Recognition
The Kennel Club in the United
Kingdom initially accepted the Golden Retriever
breed for registration in 1903. At that time, the
breed was named 'Flat Coats, Golden.'
The breed was first recognized as a Retriever in
1911, and the breed name was officially changed
to Golden Retriever in 1920.
In the United States, the first
Golden Retriever was registered at the American
Kennel Club (AKC) in 1894. The AKC first recognized
the breed in 1932.
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