golden retriever pets

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Q: How are yellow lab/golden retriever mix dogs as pets?
I’m thinking about getting this yellow lab/golden retriever mix, but my mom isn’t fully convinced yet. The one I want is 3 years old and 88 pounds. She is worried about his size. He is good on a leash and is good with cats and dogs and small children. He is obedience and house trained. She is worried about money, and his size. What do you guys think? Also, how are lab/golden mixes as pets?

A: Considering the fact that this dog already has obedience and is house trained it is an excellent choice. As a professional dog trainer I have trained many of these breeds and find them to be awesome family dogs.

As far as cost and size go, you may have to feed a bit more than a small dog, but you’ll find if you buy a quality dog food, which you should for any size dog the amount of food you feed is not excessive. For instance a dog that size would most likely need 1.5 to 2 cups twice a day.
Here is an article on pet food with suggestions to add some real food you already eat which can also keep your dog food costs down: http://www.dogtrainingsandiego.com/2010/05/dog-food-same-cheeseburger-everyday/

Vet costs: Really the cost for treatment of a large dog versus a small dog is the same.

I would consider temperament and training as the key factor in deciding to get this dog. Sounds as though this dog has a thumbs up on both. I would recommend this dog as a good choice.

Dogs can add such joy to your life. A Lab/Golden follows the adding bliss to your life factor:

http://www.dogtrainingsandiego.com/2010/02/live-today-blissful-lessons-from-the-dog/

Q: Golden Retriever?
Hey everyone! Erm I was just wondering, are golden retrievers good pets? Can they still be trainable at 10 weeks? Will they go in their crate or will they keep barking? And also could someone send me a picture of a ten week old golden retriever puppy? I want to know how cute they are!

A: Golden Retrievers (I won two of ‘em!) are great dogs, but they are not for everybody
Here is information on the breed that will help you decide whether or not this breed is right for you.
http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/goldenretrievers.html
http://www.akc.org/breeds/golden_retriever/index.cfm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Retriever

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/goldenretriever.htm

Q: can a black lab and a golden retriever will be my good pets?
give me some tips becauz i m going to brought them after a few months.

A: You should do a LOT of research on both breeds and make sure they are right for your lifestyle.
Goldens and lab are EXTREMELY energetic and require a lot of training, exercise, and socialization. If you can not provide at the minimum of 2 hours of exercise and an hour of training a day then do not get those breeds.
Do not make an uninformed buy just because the dog is cute, it takes a lot of work.
When that cute ten pound golden retriever puppy turns into a a big 80 pound adult who pulls on the leash, tears up your home, barks at everything going by outside the house are you going to be ready?

Q: How much would buying a Golden Retriever typically cost?
I am looking to buy a golden retriever from a respectable and responsible breeder. I could go out and buy a 150 dollar golden from a ” backyard breeder” who just put 2 dogs together to get puppies for money. But, I want a healthy dog, with a knowledgable breeder.

I found a breeder who had all the clearances, has never had any generic problems such as hip dysplasia passed on. And he really knows about goldens and cares for them.

The thing is the puppies are 1,150 dollars. I only want this puppy as a family pet, and don’t plan on showing her.

Do you think this a fair amount of money for a pet golden retriever puppy? Or how much did you pay for yours?

And to the people— I already own 2 dogs and 3 cats– all of which I adopted from a animal shelter. I have been waiting a long time to find a good breeder and not a backyard one.

A: Golden’s from a responsible breeder cost a tidy sum of money! That price you quoted is not unreasonable for a good golden. It is right in line with what they start at here in my area!
If you satisfied that this breeder is responsible and knowledgeable then I would not hesitate to purchase a pup from them at all.
Just make sure with that price comes all the right paperwork and the health guarantee is also a very good one!
Most reputable and responsible breeder I know will guarantee their dogs for a good amount of time not just 1 year!
That IMO is a good price for a pet quality pup with all the right things going along with it.

I wish you all the very best of luck with your Golden!

Q: I’m getting a pet golden retriever. Does anyone know any good brand of food for them?
Any brand of food is great.

A: Iams adult formula helped by dog remain healthy for 13 years and she’s still kicking. They have a variety of bite sizes and the kibble does not oxidize if your pup is a free feeder. They have it at most stores ina gree bag. Purina has made some dogs I know sick to thier tummies, but I’m sure that each dog is different. Enjoy your puppy!!

I apologize for the person that first answered. You should be getting real advice that will help you and your dog!

Q: The Origins of the Golden retriever and hunting abilities?
The article link is here:
http://www.gomestic.com/Pets/The-Golden-Retriever.334991
I researched this info and wrote an article. Please leave a comment on the website! Thanks!

A: They are in ’sporting’ and ‘gun’ classification.’Retriever’ might be the first clue you get about their skills.Run along and research field vs. conformation bred.You will be amazed.

Q: My golden retriever puppy is afraid of the things below!!! What is the craziest thing your pets are afraid of?
Here is the list of things!
1. Shoe Box
2. Laundry Baskets
3. my cat
4. wooden gates
5.anything that she can’t see very well
6. coats
Black people
No offense to ya know! what i said before
i forgot to add that she is also afraid of my old lunch box!
SHE IS ALSO AFRAID OF NEWSPAPER THAT”S IN A ROLL!!

A: wow,we have three large breed dogs and i can’t think of a thing they are afraid of….how odd for your dog…try more exercise,socialization and training….

Q: Does anybody have a bull terrier/golden retriever mixed puppy? What are their main characteristics as pets?

A: all I know is that goldens are VERY sweet dogs and VERY easy to train. So if thats in the mix, u probably will hav a desent dog!

Q: What makes a better pet- a Golden Retriever or Great Dane?
We want a big dog, but fairly mellow.

A: they are both great they are loving and caring and a good protection for ur family I have 9 dogs and they are all great

Q: Golden Retriever vs. Goldendoodle, which is better for me? (only answer if you have either dogs for pets)?
I am looking to get a golden retriever (or goldendoodle) I’ve talked to my parents about getting another, larger dog, they’re ok with it. I do not want to get another puppy anytime soon because just moved and all. Wouldn’t want a puppy tearing up a house before we even settle in. After we will probably puppy/dog proof everything. Also, I am very responcible with my pets. I’ve had dogs all my life. My family loves animals. Even when I’m not home my pets are occupied by my parents and older bro.

I love both the golden retriever and the goldendoodle, but cannot make up my mind on which one I would like to have. Can anyone here tell me the pros and cons of both species?

Also I want to find a reputable breeder. I have found one, but finding more won’t hurt. Plus the one I found is on the other side of the US. I’d like to find one closer to San Diego, CA. Does anyone have a suggestions?

I will continue researching for 1 yr ’til I get my next puppy
Thanks in Advance!
Also, if you want to tell me about how I should get a dog from a shelter…I already have two from my local shelter and both are AWSOME. I will always have at least one rescue animal in my family. In fact, I am looking for some dogs in shelters too. You never know, I might rescue a dog and buy a retriever or goldendoodle. I love mixed breeds, my two rescues are mixed breeds. I know a goldendoodle is not a BREED, so yeah. I’m curious about them is all. The only purebred dog I have ever had is my pomeranian (8 yrs old now) and she is probably the only dog we have ever paid for. I think all the rest are rescues/mix. I do not like the term “mutt” because I have two “mutts” and they are insanely awsome.
For one thing, I found a reputable breeder for golden retrievers. They have goldendoodles but I doubt I want to get one from them because it would cost more than a purebred golden retriever. I like these so called “mutts” and you are giving them such a negative vibe to them. How dare you speak to me like I am an idiot. Obviously you have some respect issues sir, and I feel bad for you. If you do not “like” the goldendoodle or wtver -doodle then oh well, too bad for you because people will always like them, just like how there will be people like you telling us the are horrible. I just found a “goldendoode” at a shelter. I could just as well say i found a shepard/lab mix. G’doodle is just a term for the mix. If I do not fine a goldendoodle that is not $1200 at a shelter because ours has hundreds of mix breed, I will get one. I’m most likely getting a golden retriever not because of your rude answer, b’cause at least I know for sure the traits of them unlike the -doodle. You Grow Up.

A: We actually do have BOTH! They are both awesome pets & we love them dearly. Our Goldendoodle sheds very, very little, if at all. Our retriever, well she sheds quite a bit. Don’t shy away from a doodle because of the poodle in it. Standard Poodles are very loving & highly intellegent. They are very regal in the way they walk. They are a bit more independant than a retriever. A retriever needs to be right next to to you, or better yet leaning on you. A standard Poodle is happy to be in the same room as you. You really can’t go wrong with either! But, if you want less hair, go for the goldendoodle. Best wishes!

Q: What are golden retrievers like as pets?
What are all the pros and cons of the breed?

A: they shed and get dog hair everywhere

Q: Some Tips Needed About Golden Retriever as a pet?
recently I saw a movie called Air Bud and i simply was amazed at he Golden Retriever in the movie… it’s a beautiful dog and i think it would make a wonderful pet . But, the problem is that i have never had a dog as a pet. So, I need to know everything about it from its Price in India ( I Live in kolkata) to its food habits, its longevity and what it likes to do and any other tpips that might have some use for me. Looking for some real, quick help….

A: Golden Retrievers are gorgeous dogs, and they are extremely well mannered, most of the time.
They are one of two breeds of dog that I would recommend to anyone.
They are usually great dogs for kids, they can be a little exuberant but are very gentle. They thrive on attention and being part of the family.
Retrievers are known to be pigs of dogs- they will eat whatever they can find so its important that you feed them right and limit their access to other foods. They are large dogs so they will eat a bit of food. How much and what you feed it will depend on the quality of the food and the age and size of the dog.
There are usually feeding guides on commercial dog foods, or you can contact your vet for more information.
Goldens are large dogs, so I think their life expectancy would be between 12-14 years but im not 100% on that.
Not sure how much they would cost in India. Here in Australia you can pick them up from around $400 but you dont want to be investing in a cheap golden. They have several hereditary problems including hip displaysia that you should rule out by buying a puppy from a good, registered breeder.
Goldens have long coats which shed all year round, but they will shed more in the summer time as well. It makes for a very messy house- but its well worth it for the love you recieve from your loyal companion.
As long as you are prepared to train and exercise your dog and include it in your family, you will have a loyal companion for life!

Q: golden retrievers as pets. advice from owners please?
ok we have looked at different breeds of dogs (like huskys, dalmations and springers) and think that a golden retriever is gonna be a good breed for us to get.

we only know one person who owns a golden tho (its a beautiful dog and very well behaved) so we would like to have some advice from other owners about the breed as a pet.

thank you

A: I have owned and trained & showed and bred Golden’s for over 30 years, now retired. I own now 3 Beautiful males and If you get your Golden from a responsible breeder the warning that some have given you about health issues will not be so. I have never had a Golden with Cancer or hip problems.
So to say ALL Golden have these issues is just not so. Here is a breif over view of the Golden Retriever and what and who to get one from.

Golden’s are a sporting dog meaning they were bred to be a hunters companion in the field while the hunter shot down his game birds. The golden would then be sent to Retriever the birds. They were so named Golden for their coloring and retriever for the job they performed.
Golden’s were also bred to be the hunter’s companion not only in the field but at home too with the family.
Their sweet nature and beautiful look & intelligence has made them on the most sought after breeds now for a family and it’s an excellent choice too.
If the Golden’s was peoperly bred then you have a wonderful new addition to your family.
Golden are easily trained as pups but do need obedience training to ensure you don’t have a bored and distructive dog.
Golden’s do need a fair amout of excersise too. Golden’s are a mouthy breed meaning they love to carry things in their mouths. This is part of their nature. They need to taught what is and what isnt approiate to chew on and to be taught that nipping and mouthing of our hands and feet is not allowed. This is where puppy obedience plays a very big role.
If your considering a Golden for your family it is very wise to look for a very reputable breeder who does all the right health testing on both the dam and the sire. Test include OFA hips & elbows, heart screening, thyroid screening, & eyes. A breeder who does temperment testing one their pups to help you when choosing exactly the right pup for your family.
A breeder who does all this and probably even more will bring the cost of a well bred pup up but in the long run will be very much worth the extra money spent in future vet bills.

Golden do go through a 2 sheds a year when an adult. One in the spring and again in the fall. if your very good about brushing the dog then these can even be handled quite easily. Good nutrician play a big role in the amount of shedding you will see with this breed!
Male golden will be between 75 and 85 pound when an adult,
Females a bit smaller at 65 to 75 pounds.

I hope this has helped you out a bit more.
My e-mail is open if I have not answered your question fully! I would be happy to answer any further questions you may have.

Q: Do Golden Retrievers get jealous of new pets?
My mom just got a 2 month old Shih tzu we named Izzy. She’s very tiny and really cute. We also have a golden retriever, named Sandy, who’s about two and a half years old. She’s really energetic, very mischievous and big.
I was just wondering if having a new puppy in the house would make Sandy insecure or possibly jealous. Do golden retrievers get jealous when the family’s attention goes to a new dog?
What do I do? Should I introduce the new puppy or wait for a few more months? Should I keep the two apart just in case Sandy gets over energetic and tramples on the poor little thing? Should I give her more attention? Please help.

A: to put it simple almost all pets get jealous of new pets

Q: Would you reccomend a golden retriever as a pet for the elderly?

A: Nope, because they need to be walked daily around 30mintues+.
Most elderly people can only do short walks. Never buy from a petstore, backyard breeder, puppy mill or newspaper. Please consider adopting from a shelter or pound. Also note most puppies are going to outlive elderly people or elderly people end up in nursing home-which means those that are owned by elderly people and are resuced, will most likely end up back at a shelter as an adult of 2yrs+.

So therefore the best thing is to consider a dog around the
age of 5yrs+ there alot calmer and easier to handle and lot less boisterou.

Breeds that are good for the elderly but do require a short walk.
Bichon Frise
Griffon Bruxellois
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Chihuahua
Chinese Crested
Coton De Tulear
Japanese Chin
Maltese
Papillion
Pekingese
Pomeranian
Pug
Shih Tzu
Silky Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Dachshund
Bulldog
Lhasa Apso
Tibetan Spaniel
Tibetan Terrier
Scottish Terrier

Not good for elderly
Australian Cattle dog
Australian Shepherd
Bearded Collie
Belgian ShepherdTervuren
Border Collie
Bouvier Des Flandres
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Collie
German Shepherd
Norwegian Buhund
Shetland sheepdog
Afghan Hound
Bassethound
Beagle
Bloodhound
Borzoi
Italian Greyhound
Greyhound
Irish Wolfhound
Norwegian Elkhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Whippet
Boston Terrier
Sharp-Pei
Chow-Chow
Dalmation
French Bulldog
Keeshond
Schipperke
Japanese Shiba Inu
American Cocker Spaniel
Brittany Spaniel
Chesapeake Bay Retriver
English Cocker Spaniel
English Setter
English Springer Spaniel
Flat coated retriver
German Shorthair Pointer
German Wirehair Pointer
Golden Retriver
Gordon Setter
Irish Setter
Labrador Retriver
Pointer
Hungarian
Weimaraner
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Airedale Terrier
Australian Terrier
Border Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Dandi Dinmont Terrier
Glen of Imaal Terrier
Kerry Blue Terrier
Bull Terrier
Minature Schnauzer
Giant Schnauzer
Standard Schnauzer
Norwich Terrier
Parson Russell Terrier
Fox Terrier
Soft coated wheaten Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Japanese Akita Inu
Alaskan Malamute
Bernese Mountain Dog
Black Russian Terrier
Boxer
Bull Mastiff
Doberman
Great Dane
Pyrenean
Hovawart
Mastiff
Neapolitan Mastiff
Newfoundland
Rottweiler
St. Bernard
Samoyed
Siberian Husky

10 REASONS TO ADOPT AN ADULT DOG
1. Have you really thought about what getting a puppy means?
• Pour cold apple juice on the carpet in several places and walk around barefoot in the dark.
• Wear a sock to work that has had the toes shredded by a blender.
• Immediately upon waking, stand outside in the dark and in the rain for at least 20 minutes
saying, “Be a good puppy, go potty now – hurry up – come on, lets go!”
• Tip over a basket of clean laundry, scatter clothing all over the floor.
• Leave your underwear on the living room floor, because that’s where the puppy will drag it
anyway. (Especially when you have company.)
• Jump out of your chair shortly before the end of your favorite TV program and run to the door
shouting, “No no! Do that OUTSIDE!” Miss the end of the program.
• Put chocolate pudding on the carpet in the morning. Don’t try to clean it up until you return
from work that evening.
• Gouge the leg of the dinning room table several times with a screwdriver – it’s going to get
chewed on anyway.
2. Puppies are not housebroken! Most people work during the day and are gone for 8 hours or more at a
time. Puppies need to go out on a regular schedule so they have frequent opportunities to eliminate
where you want them to. Puppies can’t wait for the boss to finish his meeting or the kids to come home
from school. Adult dogs can “hold it” for longer periods, and may already be house-trained.
3. Intact Underwear. Puppies chew! You can count on at least 10 mismatched pairs of socks and a
variety of unmentionables rendered to the “rag bag” before a puppy cuts all its teeth. Shoes? yes,
puppies like to chew them also. Expect holes in your carpet (along with urine stains), backs and pages
missing from books, stuffing exposed in couches, and at least one dead remote control. No matter how
well you watch them, it will happen. This is a puppy’s job! An adult dog can usually have the run of the
house without destroying it.
4. A Good Night’s Sleep. A puppy can be very demanding at 2am and 4am and 6am. Puppies naturally
miss their littermates and a stuffed animal is not a substitute for puppy pile with littermates in the dark
of night. Prefer peace and quiet? An adult rescue dog usually sleeps through the night.
5. Finish the Newspaper. With a puppy loose in the house, you will NOT be able to relax when you get
home from work. Do you think kids ever really feed the dog? Clean up the messes? Walk in the pouring
rain every hour to get the dog housetrained? If so, you probably have a severe case of denial. An adult
dog will generally sit calmly beside you as your workday stress flows away and your blood pressure lowers
as you pet it.
6. Easier Vet Trips. Puppies need a series of puppy shots and fecals, then a rabies shot, then surgery to
spay/neuter them, and generally a trip or two to the emergency vet after eating something dangerous.
(All of this usually adds up to substantially more than you paid for the dog!) When adopting an adult
dog, the adoption fee should get you a dog that has been altered, is current on vaccinations, heartworm
negative and on a preventative, at the minimum.
7. What You See Is What You Get. How big will the dog get? What will its temperament be? Is it easily
trained? What will its personality be like as an adult? Will it be hyperactive? Adult dogs are, to steal a
term from internet lingo, WYSIWYG (What you see is what you get.) All of your questions are easily
answered, because the dog is already an adult. You can pick large or small; active or couch potato; goofy
or brilliant; sassy or sweet. Further, the shelter adoption counselor, or rescuer and/or foster homes can
help guide you in choosing just the right match for you. (Rescues are FULL of puppies who became the
wrong match as they got older!)
8. Unscarred Children (and Adults). If a puppy does not teethe on your possessions, it will teethe on you
and your children. Rescuers often get calls from panicked parents sure their dog is about to seriously
injure their children. It usually turns out the puppy is just doing what puppies do, i.e., mouth or nip.
Parents, too emotional to see the difference, just want to get rid of the dog. A growing puppy is going to
put anything and everything in their mouth.
It must be taught bite inhibition. As the puppy grows, the puppy’s jaws become stronger and adult teeth
replace its puppy teeth. The mouthing and nipping it did as a puppy now can have serious consequences.
Far better to get an adult dog that has “been there, done that, moved on.”
9. Matchmaker Make Me A Match. Puppy love is emotionally appealing. They are so cute! But, in
reality, cute is not a sufficient reason to get a pet, a pet that will probably live 15+ years. It may be
cute, but cute can grow up to be hyperactive. It may be not want to share your home with anyone else,
including your spouse, children, or other animals. It may want to be a couch potato, when the main
reason you got the dog was to run with you every day.
Pet/owner mis-matches are the MAIN REASONS owners “give-up” their pets. 60% of the animals in
shelters nationwide are there for this reason. Good shelters and rescuers extensively evaluate dogs and
applicants to insure both will be happy with one another until death do they part.
10. Instant Companion. With an adult dog, you have a dog that can go everywhere and do anything with
you NOW. You don’t have to wait until the puppy grows up and hope it will like to do what you to do
with it. You select the adult dog most compatible with you. You can find one that travels well, loves to
play with your friends’ dogs, has excellent house manners, etc. You can come home after a long day’s
work and spend your time on a relaxing walk, ride, or swim with your new best friend rather than
cleaning up after a small puppy.
11. Bond – Rescue/Shelter Dog Bond. Dogs that have been uprooted from their happy homes or have
not had the best start in life are likely to bond very closely to their new owner. Yes, dogs that have lost
families through death, divorce or lifestyle change can go through a mourning process; however, once
they become attached to their new family, they seem to want to please as much as possible to make sure
they are never homeless again! Those dogs
that are just learning about the good life and good people seem to bond even deeper. They know what
life on the streets, life on a chain, or worse, is about, and they revel and blossom in a nurturing, loving
environment. Most adult shelter or rescue dogs make exceptional, extremely loyal companions.
Sadly, some people seem to think dogs that end up in shelters or rescue groups are genetically or
behaviorally inferior. In reality, rescues and shelters get dogs that have outlived their novelty with
impulsive owners who really did not have the time, energy or willingness to shoulder either the
responsibility or expense required to be a good
dog owner. They end up sticking the dog out in the back yard and ignoring it until they finally turn it in
to a shelter or rescue because they don’t even want to have to feed the dog anymore

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