Golden Retrievers

Let us tell you about Golden Retrievers! If you are wondering if a Golden Retriever is pure gold….let us help you be convinced.

  • 3rd most popular dog in North America

  • Popular in the movies

  • They are confident and up for adventures

  • Great choice for first time pet owners

  • Reliable and trustworthy

  • They get along with anyone - family, strangers, new dog buddies

  • Friendly and gentle temperment

  • Intelligent - makes training easy and rewarding

  • Loyal - easy to train for off leash hiking

  • Great recall - easy to train with a reward system

  • Come in all shades of gold - from cream to the darker reds

  • 21-24 inches in height (females a little smaller)

  • 55-80 pounds at their adult weight (males a little heavier)

  • A quiet breed who are not known for barking

  • They have a double coat - undercoat to regulate temperature and a slick outer coat to shed water and dirt.

  • Their coats are all fluff for the first 4 months and then by a year old, they will have their longer silky coat.

  • Regular grooming is a great way to cut down on the shedding and bond with your pup

  • They love your attention and will become your new best friend.

  • Excel in training - guide dogs, hunting companions or family companions

  • “English” goldens are lighter in colour and larger in frame

  • “American” goldens have darker coats and smaller in stature

 

Interested in adding a Golden to your family? Learn more about our available pups below.