Golden Retrievers are one of the most preferred dog breed in all over the United States because of its attractive appearance and amiable nature. But owning a Golden Retriever brings in a long-term responsibility for approximately next 10 years. Therefore, it is essential for you to examine your own way of life and routine before becoming a parent of Golden retriever because they require a plenty of your time. Therefore, you may need to know following things about golden retriever before adopting it.
They Are Energetic and Social Animal:
Golden Retriever is super active specie and is usually known as sporting dog. Because of their proper health and exercise they easily adapt any living situation. To maintain their energy and a good health you will be supposed to take them for long walks, running, and swimming which in turn will boost your metabolism and will keep you fit. If he does not get enough exercise your Golden will develop behavior changes and bad habits.
In addition to this, Golden Retriever is not just considered as a pet but they are mostly known as a “Family pet”. They are loyal, best friends and caring family members. Their habitat is to become close to humans and best indoor living with family members. Golden breed is very sensitive about their family, if you ever see them broken or upset it can be due to separation anxiety. Therefore, before adopting them you need to analyze whether you can manage proper time for your dog because Golden Retrievers quite act as a puppy even when they are in their senior years.
Shedding:
Shedding is the common problem in golden that occurs heavily twice a year, once in fall and once is in the spring. Otherwise light shedding is occurs 12 months of the year. You will find dog’s fur everywhere around in the house when you have a Golden Retriever even if you vacuum frequently. The shedding may lead you to buy clothes, bedsheets and even furniture that match with your Golden’s fur.
The process of shedding cannot be completely stopped but if you want to reduce the fuzz of cleaning your dog’s hair then they must be brushed minimum once a week however, daily brushing is ideal. Still it requires a deal of time.
Golden are fond of over-eating:
Golden retriever belongs to large dog breed and they are usually food lovers. But do you know that they have specific food need? Large breed dogs grow faster however, they need fewer calories as compared to small dogs because they have slower metabolic rate. You need to take complete care of your Golden retriever’s diet because over eating may lead him to obesity. So always feed them on specific large breed dog food.
Golden Loves to Chew:
When you are not paying attention or not playing with them, they get bored and will start moving your things around the house. The chewing habit are so famous in them so provide them resistant chew toys, they are especially made for heavy chewers and also have to care that don’t let her go too bored during the whole day.
They Are Intelligent:
Golden retriever are also known for its intelligence, they are quick learners and adapt to new routine and family easily. They have powerful noses that may help you find things that you have lost months ago.
Author Bio:
Wendy is a self-employed beauty therapist, mother of two; life-long pet parent and lover of dogs who somehow manages to squeeze in the time to satisfy another of her loves – writing. Wendy is the founder, main contributor to and editor of TotallyGoldens.com