Golden Labrador Retrievers for the Family

A golden Labrador retriever is not a purebred dog. It is bred as a cross between a Labrador retriever and a golden retriever. It is recognized by the American Canine Hybrid Club. It is a beautiful hybrid that is found all over the U.S. The golden Labrador retriever is a great family dog. It is not shy and loves to be loved.

A golden Labrador is a loyal, playful and loving dog. They are good with children and older people as well. They are very protective of their families, but cannot really be considered guard dogs. This type of dog should spend daily time with the family members. If left alone too much, it may become depressed and destructive. It will be harder to manage with little time spent. Training it is not difficult; it is fun training a golden Labrador because it learns quickly and enjoys the time spent with the owner.

If you are looking for a breeder to acquire one of these fun-loving puppies, you will want to look at many things. First, you will want to find a breeder who will want to know a lot about you, as a possible buyer. You will find that a good breeder cares about where their puppies will be going and not so much about the money they will be making from the sale. You may have to meet with the breeder more than once and fill out an application. A good breeder will want to be sure that their puppy will have a good home. A responsible breeder will also usually keep the father and mother on the premises so you can see what your puppies may grow to be like.

Health problems with Golden Labrador Retrievers can include hip dysplasia. Also, there may be a difficult eye condition which can interfere with eyesight. Generally, a Golden Labrador Retriever will grow to be anywhere between 65-85 pounds and perhaps 25 to 30 inches tall. They tend to live about twelve to thirteen years.

Golden Labrador Retrievers love to chew on things. They love to have something in their mouths, so it is important to keep dangerous things out of its reach. They love to eat anything, so you may want to keep important toys and shoes out of their reach.

Golden Labrador Retrievers are terrific, loyal pets and will bring joy to any family that will make time to love them and treat them as part of the family.