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Some are, especially those that are properly trained and bred to be used as hunting dogs. Genetics plays a great deal in how well and how driven a dog is to be used for hunting. Golden retrievers bred to be used for hunting mainly water fowl. There are several lines though that have this hunting strain bred out so that they are only good as pets or service dogs for the blind and handicapped. However, there are still a number of bloodlines that exist that breed such dogs for use in hunting. They are not bred to fight or attack animals like Rottweilers or Rhodesian Ridgebacks or even Irish Wolfhounds are, but rather to go into the water, fetch the birds that have been shot by the hunter and bring them back to the hunter.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoThey don't really.
They were bred as a retrieving dog, built only to retrieve for their owners rather than hunt for themselves.
But being dogs, they do have a hunting instinct. They try their best to stalk things like other dogs, but most are not successful.
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∙ 14y agoGolden Retrievers were bred to be hunting dogs.
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∙ 15y agoYellow labs and golden retrievers are different breeds of dogs, both of which are good hunting dogs. If you've got a yellow lab-golden retriever mix, it SHOULD be a good hunting dog.
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∙ 15y agoyes, if you train them to.
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What is Liam's pet golden retriever name?
Snoopy & Goldy is the good name for golden Retriever
Are golden retrievers a hunting breed?
Some Golden Retrievers are hunting dogs. Once upon a time all Golden retrievers were hunters but when people found out how good of a pet they made many kept them for pets only and bred the hunting instinct out of them, also the Golden Retriever Club of America rewrote the standard for the show dog so that the body type is to stocky and heavy for a hunting dog and the longer hair of the show dog limits its usefulness as a hunter. As a result of these changes few Golden Retrievers today will hunt and there has not been a dual champ ( a field champ & a bench champ) for many, many years. To find a good hunting Golden Retriever you must go to a breeder of hunting Golden Retrievers.
What are the main skills of the Yellow Lab Retriever dog breed?
Yellow Lab Retriever dogs have a number of skills. They are excellent at tracking and good dogs to use for hunting. They also make excellent guide dogs and can be used in water rescue services.
How does a golden retriever communicate?
a good golden retriever speech cosists of their physical appearance, history, and nutrition
What are the not so good things about Golden Retrievers?
well I have a golden retriever as a pet and there's nothing bad about him well I have a golden retriever as a pet and there's nothing bad about him well I have a golden retriever as a pet and there's nothing bad about him well I have a golden retriever as a pet and there's nothing bad about him well I have a golden retriever as a pet and there's nothing bad about him
Is a golden retriever a good dog to retrieve ducks?
yes
Are labradors good retriver dogs?
Labradors are good at retrieving, but I think the best retriever dog breed is gonna have to be a 'Golden Retriever'.
Is a golden retreiver a good dog to take running?
Yes, a golden retriever would be a good jogging partner, they have a lot of energy.
Where can you get a picture of the description of a golden retriever?
google it in images. there are some good pictures
Is it good to trim a golden retriever?
I don't think it is necessary to trim ur golden retriever if it is still young. If you want ur dog to look more neat, you can, but when it grows up it is necessary.
What breeds are in sims pets?
There are many small and big dog breeds like black, choclate and yellow lab, chihuahua, golden retriever, samoyed, schnauzer, but some you have to unlock. Good luck!
Are German shepherds good hunting dogs?
No, I suggest a retriever, cocker spaniel, or an english settler.
