Dogs have been around for long periods of time, and there are many different types, but in my opinion the handsomest and most fun breed are the Golden Retrievers. This dog was first found and its origin was Scotland. The reason why Golden Retrievers could resist the cold weather in Scotland is because they have a thick inner coat that provided them with warmth. Then they have their outer coat which is glossy, smooth and water repellent. Their outer coats have beautiful color variations from golden to light cream tones. Back in the 18th century, these dogs were commonly used for the wealthy class when hunting. A man would shoot a duck or bird and the dog would chase after the prey and return back with the dead animal or bird in its mouth. This is where Golden Retrievers got their name.
The Golden Retriever’s male average weight is around 60 to 80 lbs. and the female average is around 55 to 70 lbs. The dog’s life expectancy is around 10 to 12 years which in human years would be the equivalent of 70 to 84 years. This breed is known because of its delightful energetic, well-mannered and friendly being. Golden Retrievers needs exercise on a daily basis because they tend to be hyper active dogs.
Golden Retrievers are probably one of the smartest dogs, and for this reason they are guide dogs for blind people, illegal drug detectors, hunting partners, firemen assistants and sometimes even watchdogs. However, they are most known for their compassion with humans and namely children, which is why they are very popular family dogs.
I myself have a male Golden Retriever by the name of Sam who was born on June 30th, 2010 (2 ½ years old) and currently weighing 76 lbs. He is very fun to play with and loves being around people.
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| Sam about 18 months ago. |
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