Golden Retrievers are very popular dogs and generally make great family pets. They are very intelligent dogs that do well with proper training and a lot of exercise as they can be quite boisterous and playful. Golden Retriever puppies are attention seeking by nature and can go overboard looking for attention but establishing boundaries and rules can help make them more manageable.

Golden Retrievers are of the working dog category and are highly sought out for their ability to perform invaluable tasks such as search and rescue. They make excellent guide dogs and are used by the police for drug detection. Their high intelligence makes them ideal for advanced training. Getting a Golden Retriever at an early age is best as you can begin obedience training while the puppy is still young and moldable. Older Golden Retrievers that haven’t received proper socialization and obedience training can be a bit of a handful.

They are large and powerful dogs that can grow to 24 inches in height and they can weigh from 55-75 pounds. They are of a muscular build and have long flowing coats which range in color from a very light, pale beige that is almost white to a dark honey color. Medium golden colored individuals are favored for show purposes.