Golden retrievers are claimed to be one of the most family-friendly dogs in America. They are the third most famous breed of dog in America. Golden retrievers are great inside pets for younger children. They got the name retriever, because they used to be used as a hunting dogs. Golden Retrievers are caring, and they are very intelligent dogs.
Golden Retrievers were first discovered in England in 1908. The guy who supposedly found the Golden Retriever breed was Lord Tweedsmouth. In England, long ago hunting was a big thing and getting food for your family was important too. The first Golden Retrievers were believed to be made up of two different breeds. They were the Wavy-Coated Retriever and the Tweed Water Spaniel. Later the Golden Retriever would also be bred with Setters and Bloodhounds. This made them great hunting dogs as their nose got better and their retrieving skills improved too. Today, Golden Retrievers are not really used as hunting dogs as they use to be back in the 1900 's. They are mostly just used as
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Many people do not use them as hunting dogs. They are family friendly and very good inside dogs. Retrievers are not known for being aggressive dogs. They have very soft hearts, and if alone long enough they can become depressed. For this reason, they should not be alone for more than six hours at a time. Golden Retrievers are very intelligent dogs. Retrievers need toys that involve problem solving. They need something to keep them active while you are not there. If you are gone for too long during the day, then it is best for you to find a sitter for your dog. It is essential as I said earlier to show a golden retriever love. They will always be there for their owners and are one of the most loyal dogs in the world. Another good thing is you don’t have to worry about them being rough to a baby or little kid. This breed of dog would never hurt