Golden Retriever Guides — Page 5

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

• Are Golden Retrievers Good With Kids?

  Golden Retrievers are usually great with kids: protective, intelligent and affectionate. Why they suit family life, and the rare exceptions to watch for.

• Are Golden Retrievers Hypoallergenic?

  No, Golden Retrievers aren’t hypoallergenic: they have a double coat and shed heavily. But allergies vary by dog, and there are ways to live with one anyway.

• Are Golden Retrievers Smart?

  Yes, Golden Retrievers are one of the smartest dog breeds (ranked around 4th in the world).

• Golden Retriever Bite Force

  A Golden Retriever’s bite force is around 190 PSI (pounds per square inch).

• Where Do Golden Retrievers Come From?

  Golden Retrievers come from the Scottish Highlands, bred in the 19th century by Lord Tweedmouth to retrieve game. How they became a family favourite.

• Best Golden Retriever Names

  The best names for a Golden Retriever, and how to pick one: syllables, whether it sounds like a command, and whether you’d shout it across a park.

• Which Human Foods Are Dangerous for My Golden Retriever?

  The human foods that are dangerous for Golden Retrievers, from onions and garlic to macadamia nuts, with the symptoms to watch for and what is safe to share.

• How to Get a Golden Retriever Puppy

  Getting a Golden Retriever puppy doesn’t just mean getting the first puppy you come across, it also means asking all the right questions (like asking…

• Can Golden Retrievers Live in Apartments?

  Yes, you can have a Golden Retriever in a flat or apartment as long as you are mindful of their needs.

• How Long Do Golden Retrievers Live For?

  A healthy Golden Retriever lives 10 to 12 years on average. What shortens or extends that, how to work out your dog’s age, and how to keep them healthy.