Golden Retriever
By: Mika Birchler
How Golden Retrievers Were Made
The Golden Retriever was bred by Lord Tweed-Mouth in Scotland. ( They are mostly seen in Scotland, England, and the United Kingdom.) They were made in the 1860's.
Behavior And Temperament
The Golden Retriever has very good behavior and they are very simple to train. Temperament: Reliable, friendly, kind, confident, trustworthy, and intelligent. And they are most known for obedience.
Size, Lifespan, and Height
Golden Retrievers are one of the largest sized dogs. Their lifespan is 10-12 years. Do you know how long that is in dog years? This is the Golden Retriever's height: Male 59"-61" and the is female 27"-32"!!!
Health
Golden Retrievers are prone to cancer including most cell tumors. They also are prone to hip dysplasia.
Behavior
Here is a Golden Retriever listening to the owner saying "SIT".
Chasing Birds
This is a Golden Retriever finding the bird that the owner has shot.
Lord Tweed-mouth
This is Lord Tweed-Mouth, the person who bred Golden Retrievers.
Boomer: The Golden Retriever Puppy
Bibliography
Wikipedia
Genuine Golden
Animal Planet
Ducksters.com
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