The Golden Retriever is an excellent choice for families that enjoy lots of outdoor activities. Sportsmen admired the golden retriever's athletic ability and devotion. Originally bred to hunt birds; hunters appreciated their ability to hunt on land and in water while their families enjoyed the gentle, friendly nature of the pet. .
Children aren't aware of their strength and can play rough with the dogs. A child might fall on the dog or pet the dog too rough. Dogs that live with children have to have enough energy to go for hours of play and not be so high strung, that could cause injury to the child or the dog.
Golden retrievers are the perfect family dogs. They are powerful, energetic dogs that are loving and eager to please. They are gentle and patient making them the perfect dog for children and they are friendly with other dogs. Golden Retrievers are very trainable and obedient, in fact the first three dogs too win the AKC Obedience Champion titles were golden retrievers. Golden retrievers are also friendly dogs; they rarely if ever attack, but they will bark loudly if a stranger or unwanted visitor approaches. .
Along with being gentle and loving dogs they are very intelligent and talented. Goldens have been used for hunting, retrieving, drug detection and competitive obedience. Golden retrievers love to play games; golden retrievers enjoy fetching frisbees, performing tricks, and can be taught to find hidden items. Also, golden retrievers love to swim!.
The Golden Retriever needs little daily exercise, like a run in the yard or a good swim to maintain good health and condition. Their coat needs some grooming, and they shed their undercoat. Puppy classes are important for the golden retriever. They must learn how to tame their natural friendless to other dogs and their over exertion for greeting people. Most people do not like to be leaped on or ran over by a dog.
Many dogs work well with children, but always know there are good dogs and bad dogs in every breed.