FUN FACTS

 

1. Golden Retrievers instinctively love to swim. They're always up for a game of fetch in the lake.​

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2. Golden Retrievers are often used on search and rescue teams because of their keen sense of smell and tracking abilities.

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3. They make great therapy dogs.

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4. They are considered to be the 4th smartest dog breed (in line behind Border Collies, Poodles, and German Shepherds).

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5. They're the third most popular dog breed in America.

 

6. They have water-repellent double coats that shed seasonally. (Brush your Golden once a week to minimize the shedding!)

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7. Golden Retrievers are known to become sad and even depressed when left alone for long periods of time. Experts say they shouldn't be left alone for more than seven hours.

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8. They make great watch dogs, but not-so-great security dogs. They'll bark loudly at strangers, but once they physically interact with a person, a Golden becomes more friendly.​