CHILDREN’S WORLD - PETS - GOLDEN RETRIEVER

Golden Retriever
Golden retriever was recognised in 1913 as special breed, and since then its popularity is constantly growing. It has been one of the most popular breeds for years in the United States and the reason is not its golden colour in the spectrum from almost white and yellowish white to golden, but its golden nature.
The breed was created to be of help to hunters in retrieving game as e.g. after duck and pheasant shooting, because golden retrievers love water above all.
Today, golden retriever is a family member - a cheerful dog reliable in play with children, without any trace of aggressiveness, a dog who will always welcome you cheerfully wagging his tail.
The dog is trustful companion and assistance to disabled and blind persons and also a rescue dog.
Golden retriever is a well-proportioned dog, symmetric, lively, sturdy, strongly built, with straight or wavy fur and dense underfur resistant to coldness and water. It is about 51 to 61 cm high; females are shorter, males are taller, weighting 30-35 kg, of strong skeleton with balanced, nicely shaped head, dark nose pigmentation, good-natured eyes and expression. Its lifespan is about 14 years.
The hair requires regular combing, especially when shedding and sometimes also a visit to dog’s hairdresser.
The dog is always in the mood for eating and should be under control not to gain too much weight.
The dog needs everyday walks, loves swimming in summer, and also loves to be given lessons and to be trained, in order to better serve his master.
It is an ideal family dog, good (golden)-natured, who loves family and every day demonstrates its cheerfulness.

Croatian Kennel Club