| Golden retrievers are popular in America as with | | | | events held by the AKC. The proceeds from each |
| anywhere else in the world and that is not without | | | | registration are used to support a number of good |
| good reason. The American Kennel Club or AKC is | | | | causes including the Canine Health Foundation (CHF) |
| the main authority that is the registry for purebred | | | | that funds research projects that focus on genetics, |
| puppies in the United States of America. The AKC | | | | and aims at improving the quality of life for dogs and |
| holds several events including dog shows and | | | | their owners. When visiting a breeder for a pup, |
| obedience competitions and has over a hundred dog | | | | make sure he has an AKC registration so that you |
| breeds registered with it. Therefore, the pup you | | | | know the pup is a good pedigree. |
| bring home ought to be a registered AKC retriever. | | | | While golden retrievers belong to the sporting group |
| An AKC registered pup ensures that the pup is from | | | | they make excellent hunting dogs too and can be |
| a pedigree litter. Every dog is registered only when | | | | easily taught to fetch birds and small prey, since they |
| proper documentation of both parents is in order. | | | | were originally bred by hunters to flush and bring |
| The AKC classifies dogs in eight different types and | | | | back small game. Moreover, you won't find a breed |
| the AKC golden retriever belongs to the Sporting | | | | as intelligent as the Goldens, which is why they top |
| Group. The retriever is willing to spend hours spotting | | | | the list in obedience training too. The only place they |
| and retrieving objects for its owner, making it one of | | | | fail is as guard dogs, but that is something you can |
| the most active and hard-working dogs. Talk about | | | | blame on their genetics. |
| guide dogs and mobility assistance dogs, and the | | | | Take home a healthy pedigree and training him will be |
| number one on the list is none other the golden | | | | as easy as apple pie. The only thing is make sure he |
| retriever. Their sociable, calm, friendly nature and | | | | isn't left alone for prolonged periods, otherwise your |
| willingness to learn is what makes them easy to train. | | | | golden will develop behavior problems. They love |
| As young pups, they are placed in volunteer families | | | | outdoor activities so the next time you go hiking you |
| prior to receiving training as guide dogs until they are | | | | needn't hesitate about taking him along too. |
| a year old. Intensive training follows where learn the | | | | All it takes is the time and the inclination to bring up a |
| art of becoming the perfect companion for the | | | | golden retriever and he is sure to reward you and |
| physically challenged and elderly. | | | | your family with years of loyalty, affection, and |
| When your retriever is registered, you receive an | | | | companionship. If you are worried about your kids |
| AKC Registration Certificate while your dog's name is | | | | frequenting your neighbor's house, not matter how |
| entered in the AKC registry. You also receive a | | | | sweet and accommodating they may be, just bring |
| complimentary healthcare plan and a certificate that | | | | home a golden retriever and they will never have |
| entitles you for a free check up by a veterinarian. In | | | | reason to leave home again. |
| addition, you and your dog are eligible to participate in | | | | |