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A Golden Retriever that is being evaluated for whether it meets the American Kennel Club standards has many categories for evaluation. There are a couple of things that are automatic disqualifications, but most deviations are considered faults. The specific standards for the Golden Retriever can be found at the American Kennel Club’s website.

A Golden Retriever makes a great family pet because of its terrific personality. Golden Retrievers tend to be very good with children, and very people-friendly in general. They get along with other dogs, too, and have few guarding instincts, though they will alert their owner to situations with barking.

Any person who is interested in getting a Golden Retriever as a pet is first going to have to learn about the differences between Golden Retriever breeders. There are literally thousands of professional and personal breeders located around the world, but there are those that are worth checking out and those that should be avoided. The bad apples are typically known as mass breeders, who tend to breed large numbers of dogs and then do not properly care for these dogs. They are more interested in the financial aspect of things and not for the breed of dog.

A very good rescue is a dog that’s sociable, patient and easy to train. These are just a few of the qualities which Golden Retrievers posses. They are good with children, with people and work well with other types of dogs.

A reputable Golden Retriever breeder will be listed in a national registry. The Internet is also a place where you can search to see if your Golden Retriever breeder has ever had a complaint filed against them. When it comes to choosing a reputable Golden Retriever breeder your vet can also be a good source of advice. Local law enforcement is another often overlooked source of information when checking out a potential Golden Retriever breeder.

When fostering or adopting a Golden Retriever one should expect the age to be no younger than two years old. The dog is a loving and gentle companion requiring a lot of exercise as historically they are a hunting dog and sporting breed. During hot weather a Golden requires an access to a shady and breezy wind as they have thick and long coats.