Golden Retriever is a very popular dog breed with the following characteristics:
I. Appearance characteristics
- Body size: The Golden Retriever is a large dog with a well-proportioned and muscular body structure. The shoulder height of male Golden Retriever is usually around 56-61 cm and the weight is about 26-31.5 kg; the shoulder height of female is 51-56 cm and the weight is 25-27 kg.
- Hair: The Golden Hair’s hair is dense and lustrous, and is golden or light yellow in colour. The hair is divided into two layers, the outer layer of hair is hard and elastic, and the inner layer of hair is soft and thick, which can keep you warm.
- Head: The head is broad, with medium-sized, dark brown eyes that are friendly and intelligent. Ears are pendulous and of medium length. The muzzle is wide and the black nose looks lovely.
- Tail: The root of the tail is thick, gradually thinning, and level with the back when naturally drooping.
II. Character traits
- Gentle and friendly: Golden Retrievers are extremely gentle and friendly, and are very patient with humans, especially children. They seldom show aggression and always treat people around them with a friendly attitude.
- Intelligent: Golden Retrievers are very intelligent and have a strong learning ability and memory. They are able to quickly understand their owner’s instructions and carry them out accurately. This makes them excel in training and can be used in areas of work such as guiding the blind and search and rescue.
- Lively and Enthusiastic: Golden Hair is energetic and passionate about life. They love to play and exercise and are always curious to explore the world around them.
- Loyal and Reliable: Golden Hair is loyal to its owner and will always be by its owner’s side, giving the owner endless love and support. They are very reliable partners and make people feel at ease.
Three, feeding points
- Diet: Provide high-quality dog food and determine the amount of food to be fed according to the age, weight and activity level of the Golden Hair. Pay attention to diet control to avoid excessive obesity, as obesity may cause a series of health problems. Meanwhile, some fruits, vegetables and meat can be given as snacks as appropriate, but be careful not to overdo it.
- Exercise: Golden Hair needs a lot of exercise to maintain physical health and mental balance. Take a long walk at least once a day, and you can also take them to the park to run, play ball or swim. Exercise not only helps Golden Hair to burn off energy, but also strengthens their physical fitness and immunity.
- Training: Golden Hair is smart and easy to train. Start basic obedience training from puppyhood, such as sit, down, wait, recall and so on. Use positive reinforcement such as rewarding food, praise and petting to encourage good behaviour. Golden Retriever can also be trained for more advanced training such as guide, search and rescue and other specialised training.
- Care: Regularly comb the Golden Hair to remove dead hair and debris. Bathe once a week, using canine-friendly bathing products. Pay attention to cleaning ears, eyes and teeth to prevent infection and disease. Trim nails regularly to avoid too long to affect walking.
In conclusion, Golden Retrievers are an excellent breed of dog, they are gentle, intelligent, lively and loyal, making them ideal family pets and working partners. As long as they are given enough love, care and training, Golden Retrievers will surely bring you endless joy and companionship.
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