Golden Retriever Guides — Page 3

Practical, straight-answer Golden Retriever guides — behaviour, health, care and the everyday questions owners ask.

• How Often Should a Golden Retriever Be Groomed?

  Golden Retrievers need to be groomed regularly. It’s a vital part of their care – as much as feeding them and taking them for walks is essential.

• Is a Golden Retriever the Right Dog for Me?

  Golden Retrievers are wonderful dogs, but not for everyone. A checklist of the money, space, time and lifestyle questions to answer before bringing one home.

• When Do Golden Retriever Puppies Start Walking?

  Golden Retriever puppies will start walking around the three weeks mark.

• When Do Golden Retrievers Stop Teething?

  Golden Retrievers will stop teething when they’re between six and eight months old.

• When Should You Spay Your Female Golden Retriever?

  If you have a pet Golden Retriever and you’re not intending to breed from her, should you have her spayed?

• Why Do Golden Retrievers’ Faces Turn White?

  Your Golden Retriever’s face will naturally turn white (or grey) as they get older.

• Why Do Golden Retrievers Have a Bump on Their Head?

  A bump on the back of a Golden Retriever’s head is normal – it’s called an occiput and it’s a protuberance that’s purpose is to protect their skull from…

• Why Do Golden Retrievers Sleep on Their Back?

  Do you ever look down at your Golden Retriever and see them sprawled out on their back?

• Why Do Golden Retrievers Snarl?

  Golden Retrievers are quite possibly one of the sweetest dog breeds you will ever meet so it can be quite alarming if you notice your Golden Retriever…

• Why Does My Golden Retriever Pant So Much?

  Panting is normal behaviour for Golden Retrievers, one that might be seen more often depending on the cause or situation.