Golden Retriever Spotlight

Learn the facts and info you need about Golden Retrievers.

The Golden Retriever

Are you considering buying a Golden Retriever puppy? Or planning on adopting from a Golden Retriever rescue? Mary Puppins Brisbane has the facts and info you need, to make sure you and your Golden Retriever, make the best start together.

Temperament

Are Golden Retrievers good family dogs?

Golden retrievers can be incredibly smart and loyal, which can make them the ideal family pet.

Are Golden Retrievers smart / easy to train?

With appropriate training, your Golden Retriever puppy should grow into a gentle, and obedient companion.

In general, Golden Retrievers are known to be outgoing, gentle, willful, friendly, intelligent and playful and are often considered the “go to” breed for first time dog owners.

Appearance

How big do Golden Retrievers get?

Golden Retriever puppies can grow to be between 25 to 37kg’s with a height of up to 80cm at the shoulder for males and larger females.

Do Golden Retrievers shed?

Sporting a cream or golden yellow coat, with long to medium coat length, you can expect a fair amount of shedding, as well as frequent grooming.

Lifespan

How long do Golden Retrievers live for?

When fed an appropriate diet, exercised well and coming from a solid genetic background, you could expect your Golden Retriever to have a lifespan of up to and over 14yrs old.

Training requirements:

Do Golden Retrievers need dog obedience training?

As part of the sporting group breed, Golden Retrievers are commonly very active dogs that require a medium to high level of balanced dog obedience training and appropriate physical outlets for their abundant energy.

Golden Retrievers can lack confidence and may be slightly nervous around unfamiliar, or novel situations, if the appropriate puppy socialisation training is not conducted during their critical period.

Popular Golden Retriever names

Here’s our list of the top 5 most popular Golden Retriever names

• Charlie
• Bailey
• Daisy
• Bella
• Cooper

Golden Retriever puppies for sale

https://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/puppies/golden-retriever.asp

Golden Retriever Adoption QLD

https://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/rescue/golden-retriever.asp

https://www.grr.org.au/