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Golden Retrievers

Golden Retrievers were first bred for retrieving game. However, because of their intelligent, friendly and easy-going personality, they are now used for many different jobs, including guide dogs, search and rescue dogs, therapy dogs, and even more commonly, a family pet. In this category, you can find questions relating to this fabulous breed, such as their temperament, appearance, height and weight range, etc.

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What is a good diet for a golden retriever?

I feed my dog about a cup of Purina in the morning and evening.

What is a retrodoodle?

A retrodoodle is a breed of dog- a mix of a Golden Retriever and a Miniature poodle.

Golden retriever and allergic child?

Goldens are not ideal dogs for children with allergies; dogs with oily coats like Labrador retrievers actually slough off less dander/skin than dogs like goldens.

If you already have the dog and the child together, remove carpets from the child's room and make sure the dog is not allowed in the child's room. Vacuum/sweep daily. You may want to use a Hepa filter in rooms where the child will be. Dust weekly. Launder the child's clothes after he pets or plays with the dog, and make sure the child has bathed before going to bed so the bedroom/bedding stay dander-free. The dog should sleep in a different part of the house than the child.

The dog should eat the highest-quality diet you can possibly afford to make sure his skin and coat are healthy: the ingredients cannot include the words wheat, gluten, corn, or byproduct(s). Flax seed oil or salmon oil supplements can also benefit the dog's skin and coat.

The dog needs to be brushed vigorously at least twice a week (outdoors or in the garage--away from areas where the child lives) and bathed about once a month, or when dirty. (Excessive bathing can cause more dander actually.)

Follow your child's doctor's advice about treating allergies (antihistamines, etc.).

All these steps should make life with dog and child fairly easy--and the rewards for a child of growing up with a dog are great.

Many times, people who are initially allergic to a dog will desensitize to the dog over time. (I myself was initially highly allergic to my puppy, but within 6 months had no allergy to her at all.)

How many puppies does a very young Golden Retriever usually have in first litter?

My neighbors Golden had eleven pups in her first litter. She had another litter a couple of years later and had nine.

What tools are used for grooming labs?

You can brush your dog with a wire brush, I dont recommend shaving your Labrador or trimming its toenails at home, but if you would like to do either, take him or her to the groomers at Petsmart

Are golden retrievers hyper?

Young ones can be, and it can last until they are 2 or more! I have 2, 11 yr old girls, one was wild as a puppy, she calmed at around 2, the other girl is still hyper!

How much does a retriever cost?

The average cost for a golden retriever (puppy) is;

between £300-£500...

What causes a Golden retriever to be randomly aggressive toward only dogs?

maybe that golden retriever feels intimidated by the other dogs and or is not used to being around other dogs but it feels normal to be around people or other animals and does not get aggressive

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

How old can a Golden Retriever be before it stops giving puppies?

If you are asking on this site I would advise you not to breed her. Chances are you have no clue what you are doing. If you still insist on breeding her I would advise going to your vet and having a full health screening done to see if it would be safe to breed her. Also, this could help insure the health of the puppies.

Why does your golden retriever eat grass constantly?

I asked the vet this and apparently it is because the dog may be constipated or it hurts to poop or urinate. Thedog eats grass because it helps digestion and helps with their bathroom problems

Are golden retrievers known for cysts?

Yes. My dog developed a cyst on his back later in life. When I took him in to the vet I was told that cysts are very common in both golden retrievers and labs, my dog is a mix of both.

Who stole the golden dog of Zeus?

Zeus punished Pandareus for stealing a golden dog who gaurded Zeus during his infancy

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.