Purchasing a Golden Retriever and your Family

When purchasing a new pup, you will need to put some thought into the breed of dog that you bring into your home.

You will need to know the behavior of the dog and the type of dog that the breed portrays. Many people fall in love with a dog, bring it into their home, and find out that it's not exactly what they bargained for. First, you will want to look at the type of home that the dog will be brought into. Do you have a family?  Are you looking for a companion?  Are you looking for protection?

As for the golden retriever, it is the perfect dog for those who are looking for a companion or who have a family. These dogs are not for protection. Although a golden retriever will attack, it must feel threatened. Strangers are welcomed by the retriever. They hardly ever bite, but their bark can be loud and fierce. They will settle down after awhile, but they like to alert their master of newcomers.

As for their behavior, they are extremely friendly. They love children and are a good pet for a little girl or boy. The breed is extremely loyal as well. They will follow you around the house and watch everything that you do. You will find that your retriever will want to go everywhere with you. As for their size, they are a medium dog.

They can grow up to two feet and weigh anywhere from 60-80 pounds. They desire a lot of attention. They are the perfect companions. This type of dog will follow you to the door every morning and they will wait patiently for your return. However, they will get lonely very easily. A lonely retriever means a messy house. You will need to place them in a kettle while you are away or the house will be destroyed.

These dogs need to be active. They need to go outside and run every couple hours. You can bring them to an apartment as long as you walk them often. They need to outside to play and to run and burn off all their energy.

They love to play games, especially ball. They are quick learners and will be house trained in relatively short period of time. As long as you are consistent with their punishments, you will find that they won't repeat an accident or act that often. These types of dogs live for their master. If you tell them that you are disappointed, they will spend the rest of the night trying to make it up to you. They thrive on human contact and work well with other dogs.