| In the late 1800s the British bred the first Golden | | | | health conditions and results in a happier, healthier, |
| Retrievers from Yellow Retrievers and Spaniels. The | | | | and longer life. Golden Retrievers are susceptible to |
| sole reason for breeding the Golden was to create | | | | various genetic health issues such as hip and elbow |
| the perfect hunting dog. But they also ended up with | | | | dysplasia. As a result some vets might suggest |
| the perfect family pet (for high energy families that | | | | portion control for your puppies keeping them from |
| is). Renown for their great companionship this breed | | | | growing at too sudden of a rate. |
| is extremely smart and trainable. Consequently, | | | | Goldens were bred as high energy dogs. As a result |
| Golden Retriever puppies benefit greatly from large | | | | your puppies will need quite a bit of play time, so be |
| amounts of time with their masters and playful | | | | creative and give them lots of exercise. Take them |
| exercise on a daily schedule. | | | | to the park, run them around in the back yard and |
| In order to raise a well adjusted healthy Golden | | | | play with them inside to let them work of a little |
| Retriever puppy it is essential to provide them with | | | | energy. To avoid your puppy from becoming |
| frequent affection. The Goldens are one of the most | | | | destructive (chewing the furniture etc.) make sure |
| popular breeds in the US and its popularity continues | | | | they get their energy out. |
| to grow and with good reason. Golden Retriever | | | | Consistent grooming is required for Golden Retriever |
| puppies are a wonderfully playful breed that is very | | | | puppies. Without scheduled brushing, trimming, and |
| affectionate and loves as much interaction with | | | | bathing there will be more fur on your floor then on |
| people as they can get. And it is for this very reason | | | | their little bodies and their coats can become matted |
| that it is important to watch over them as they play | | | | and painful as well. It is also important to keep your |
| with little children. Either the puppy or the child can be | | | | Goldens ears clean. Sometimes they can develop |
| hurt if to careless. | | | | health issues as a result of grime build up. In order to |
| Developing Golden Retriever puppies have high | | | | learn how to clean them properly you should take |
| nutritional demands. It is important that they be | | | | them to your trusted family veterinarian. Your new |
| provided with high quality food. Same as with you | | | | pet will likely be eternally grateful for your loving care |
| and me eating a healthy diet prevents numerous | | | | and should result in the best pet experience possible! |