Golden Retriever

Golden Retriever

The Golden Retriever is currently one of the most popular domestic companion dogs in the world. It is also one of the pet dog breeds with the highest number of families in China. With its gentle and healing character, high-looking appearance, and extremely high obedience, it has become a novice shoveling dog. Pet dogs are the first choice for families with children, and elderly people. It is different from strong and active dog breeds such as huskies and border herders. The golden retriever has full affinity and is suitable for home breeding in urban communities.

1. Basic science popularization of traceability of golden retriever breeds

The Golden Retriever originated in Scotland, the United Kingdom. The original intention was to be an amphibious hunting retriever. It specializes in assisting hunters in picking up waterfowls and prey. It has a breeding history of more than 160 years and is divided into two mainstream products: British Golden Retriever and American Golden Retriever. The British golden retriever has a light cream gold color, a small skeleton, and a round face; the American golden retriever has a dark gold brown color, a strong skeleton, and thick hair. The most popular domestic product on the market is the American purebred golden retriever. This dog breed is non-aggressive and has been certified as a first-class companion dog by the World Kennel Association. It can obtain the qualifications of healing dogs and guide dogs and is suitable for travel in public places.

2. Detailed explanation of the appearance and shape standards of golden retrievers

Adult male golden retriever has a shoulder height of 58-61cm and a weight of 27-34kg; adult female golden retriever has a shoulder height of 53-56cm and a weight of 24-29kg, belonging to a standard large dog. The whole body has a double coat of hair, the outer layer of hair is smooth and waterproof, and the bottom layer of hair is thick and warm. The coat colors are divided into four color colors: light gold, milk gold, deep gold, and maple leaf gold. Maple leaf gold has the highest premium in the market. Golden retriever has broad head bones, drooping ears, gentle eyes, strong limbs, smooth gait, elegant adult posture, and online appearance all year round. It is also a popular dog breed for pet photography and Internet celebrities.

3. Comprehensive analysis of the core advantages and disadvantages of domestic golden hair

Advantages: First, he has an extremely docile character and strong empathy ability. He tolerates children's playing, elderly touching, and interactions with small animals. He almost cannot bite people, and has a full sense of family security. Second, he ranks fourth in IQ among dogs and has strong understanding. The basic instructions of using the toilet at a designated location, accompanying him, shaking hands, and refusing food can be learned in 7 days, and the training threshold is extremely low; Third, he has a high degree of obedience, does not rebel, does not confront the owner, and it is not easy to fight without reason when going out; Fourth, it has wide adaptability and can be raised in urban buildings and courtyards, adapting to the climate and environment of the country's north and south.

Disadvantages: First of all, seasonal hair loss is extremely serious. During the spring and autumn molting season, the hair in the whole house needs to be combed and taken care of every day. People with allergies should be cared for; secondly, the intestines and intestines are inherently fragile, and they are prone to soft stools and gastroenteritis. They cannot be fed heavy oil and heavy salt human meals; Moreover, adult golden retrievers exercise a lot and need 1-2 hours to walk outdoors every day. They are prone to depression and gain weight when closed indoors for a long time; finally, purebred golden retrievers have a high incidence of hip joint and skin genetic diseases, and the cost of regular physical examination and maintenance is higher than that of small pet dogs.

4. Guidelines for Scientific Breeding and Maintenance of Golden Retrievers

Diet maintenance: Puppies eat less and more meals for 0-6 months, 4 meals a day, mainly for large dogs and puppies, combined with probiotics to regulate the intestines and intestines; adult dogs over 6 months old are prohibited from feeding grapes, chocolate, onions, bones and other toxic foods, daily supplement with fish oil and lecithin to protect hair and reduce hair loss. Bath care: Bathing once every 15-20 days. Frequent bathing will damage the skin protective layer. Use needle combs and row combs to comb hair every week to prevent hair knots and skin diseases.

Sports breeding: Puppies are prohibited from running and jumping violently before the age of one to protect the hip bones; adult golden retrievers walk in the morning and evening every day to alleviate the behavior of demolishing homes by meeting the exercise needs. Living: Golden hair has moderate body odor, so it can be kept at home with ventilation. Clean the nest well to reduce the probability of ear canal inflammation and fungal infection.

5. Knowledge about the purchase price and product of golden hair

Overseas purebred golden hair with certificate: US$1,800 - 2,500; domestic purebred healthy golden hair without certificate: US$800 - 1,500; strings of mixed-breed golden hair are cheaper and are not recommended for novices to buy. Key points for choosing poth-avoidance: Reject puppies with large heads, walking outside, and excessive eye secretions. Give priority to golden-haired puppies with active spirits, moist noses, clean buttocks, and normal walking gait to reduce the cost of acquired medical treatment.

6. Summary of suitable population: Who is suitable for raising a golden retriever?

Very suitable for: have enough time at home, have elderly children at home, have zero foundation for raising a dog for the first time, want to accompany and heal pets, and like to interact with dog shovels; not suitable for: rent a small apartment, be a cleanliness addict who is afraid of hair loss, have no time to walk the dog, have low budgets and are unwilling to do medical maintenance, and people with allergic to cat and dog hair. Overall, Golden Hair is the most empathic large domestic dog. It can accompany the family for 10-12 years if it is carefully maintained. It is a very cost-effective companion pet dog.