The Golden Retriever is a very intelligent breed. They are extremely friendly and easy to train, making them great pets for the more inexperienced owners. Their energy levels make them great for children as their playfulness helps keep kids active. They thrive on human contact, which means they won’t be happy left for long periods on their own. Like many other breeds, Golden Retrievers will follow you from room to room and lay at your feet as you work on the computer or watch TV. Like most dogs they do not like to be left outside in the backyard, as they prefer to spend time with their owners.

A golden retriever puppy can be trained to come when it is called, to stop barking using a “Quiet!” command and to not jump up on people.

Unlike many other breeds, golden retrievers are very fond of swimming and playing in the water. They will happily play for hours around a pool or even in the bath tub! When they have had enough, golden retrievers love nothing more than to curl up with their owners on the couch for a good cuddle.

Golden Retrievers are incredibly affectionate and will happily shower everyone in the family with lots of attention whenever you walk through the door. They love to show off and will happily perform tricks if it means they get a lot of fuss. They are also very attentive, which means they will happily watch TV with you all afternoon or follow you on a long walk in the park.

On top of their intelligence and friendliness golden retrievers are also very healthy dogs. Their golden coats are easily kept clean, meaning golden retrievers need less bathing time than many other dog breeds. Their golden coats also act as very effective protection when they are out in the sun.

Their golden fur coats mean golden retrievers aren’t the best in cold weather, but golden retrievers that live in colder climates can be given thick winter coats to keep them warm. If you live somewhere really cold it might be a good idea to invest in some golden retriever winter boots to keep your golden’s feet from getting cold during the icy months.

Golden Retrievers have a very gentle disposition which makes them great for families with small children. If golden retrievers find themselves in a stressful situation which makes them uncomfortable they will often turn away and leave the room, rather than snap or growl at anyone.

Golden retrievers are one of the breeds that can be trained to act as therapy dogs. They are affectionate, loyal and intelligent which makes them easily trainable to provide visits to old age homes, hospitals and other places where they will bring joy to those around them.

Golden Retrievers also make great hunting dogs; golden retrievers have a strong drive to retrieve. Golden Retrievers will perform this trick without being asked, which makes golden retrievers the perfect hunting companion.

What might golden retriever puppies cost?

The average golden retriever puppy costs between $1500 and $2,000 from a registered breeder. The price rises if you are looking for a golden retriever puppy with a show pedigree.

If you are looking for golden retriever puppies at a cheaper price, golden retriever rescue societies often have golden retrievers that need re-homing and they will be looking to place these golden retrievers as soon as possible. These rescues usually charge around $200 for their golden retrievers.

Food and golden retriever puppies

When your golden retriever puppy comes to live with you, pet insurance will be one of the first things on your mind. Golden retrievers are healthy dogs, but like all breeds golden retrievers can suffer from problems such as arthritis and cancer which can cost a lot of money to treat. Pet insurance usually costs around $200 for golden retrievers.

When you first bring your golden retriever puppy home, it will be on a special puppy food designed specifically for growing dogs. Golden retrievers can continue to eat this puppy food until they reach the age of one year old, although most golden retrievers can begin eating adult dog food once they reach six months old.

Golden retrievers can also be prone to golden retriever bloat, which means golden retriever owners need to be extra careful when feeding their golden retrievers. This is why it is important for golden retriever owners to follow the specific dietary needs while they are growing up and while they live with you.