Nutrition; Calorie Needs 1,353 and 1,740 calories per day for active dogs. Feeding Choices. Dry kibble helps to keep your Golden Retriever's teeth clean of tartar by scraping the surface of the teeth. Ingredients. Look for a commercial dog food that lists meat or meat meal such as chicken, turkey, beef, lamb or fish as the first ingredients. Allergies: Golden Retrievers can develop allergies to any food in the diet, commonly including the meat protein or grains such as corn, wheat or soy. Such allergies often show up as skin problems. Gastric Dilation and Volvulus; The Golden Retriever is a deep-chested breed, making them susceptible to bloat, or gastric dilation and volvulus. Obesity: Golden Retrievers love to eat, but an overweight golden retriever can suffer a variety of health problems. Golden is A Gun Dog, AKC Sporting DOG. His intelligence makes him a highly capable working dog. Golden Retrievers excel at retrieving game for hunters, tracking, sniffing out drugs, and as therapy and assistance dogs. They're also natural athletes, and do well in dog sports such as agility and competitive obedience. Show requirements are Body and Movement. The ideal male golden is 23 to 24 inches in height at shoulder; females are a bit smaller. Weight for males is about 65-75 pounds; females are 55-65 pounds. When goldens move, they should appear powerful with good reach. The legs should not turn in or out when viewed from any angle, whether moving or standing …show more content…
It is wonderful dog for a family looking for a companion for life. Adopt them, shelter dogs are not broken. They are there because their previous owner couldn’t provide for them. You will change their life and they will change