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Golden retrievers are very loyal, and incredibly

intelligent creatures. Often taken in as pets into
human homes, goldens are known to be a human’s
best friend. However, there are a few tips you should
know before you snuggle up with your four-legged
furry friend.

How can I take care of my retriever?

Now, we all want to keep our little furry friend happy. So, it is important to
know that, before you head to your breeder/adoption center, there will some
challenges along the way.

Personality
Golden retrievers are goofy and highly energetic. They are ‘people dogs’, meaning they make a great
addition to a big family. They love kids and babies – making children adore them too! They are nosy, but
in the entertaining way of course! If you have or plan to get another dog, a golden is at your service – they
prefer company as much as possible. Females are generally calmer than males and are a ‘pawsome’ choice
if you are a first-timer. Retrievers’ intelligence is above average making them super easy to train. They’d
probably be the friendliest dog you could ever meet.
Maintenance
As wonderful as they are, golden
retrievers do require physical care.
Because of their dense coat, the
shedding of their hair is
unbelievably great. Wherever they
are, you will find countless strands
of hair fallen all around. This is
why they need to combed every
alternate day and groomed at least
every four to five weeks. Their
bathing schedule is every month as
pups (6 months – 9 months) and
every two weeks during sub-
adulthood (10 months – 2 years)
and adulthood (2 years and above).
Golden retrievers love swimming
and playing in the mud which
makes their fur vulnerable to ticks and fleas. It is advised to take them for regular tick baths and check
their fur after a walk as often as possible. Itching in a particular area too much should be taken into
consideration by your vet. Of course, a puppy is prone to several illnesses so vaccinations are crucial and
must be taken as soon as possible.
What about my pup’s health?

The most important thing for you to remember is that

the health of your dog is VERY essential. And, keep
in mind that YOU are responsible for your golden’s
well-being. But, of course, there are some things that
can guide you throughout your journey with your
four-legged fur ball. Golden retrievers are hybrid
breeds, so there are a few illnesses they can get
during their lifetime. They’re prone to skin diseases
(most common are harmless to humans) after they
turn 6 months old since that is when their winter coat
starts growing and their fur becomes dense. As
babies, they are vulnerable to infections like rabies,
parvo, etc. till vaccination is complete (3 months of
age). They can get obese if enough exercise isn’t
done (three walks a day). Since these breeds have
extremely thin legs and naturally have an extreme body weight, several dogs develop problems with their
limbs when they turn 6-7 years and above.
What should I give my dog to eat?
To keep your dog’s health ‘pawfect’, prefer feeding it a meal where food from different food brands is
NOT mixed. For example, do not mix Pedigree kibble with Drools kibble. A puppy will eat around
500gm a day, a sub-adult will eat about 2-3 kg a day while an adult will eat 5 kg a day. Click here to see a
food chart on what to and what not to give golden retrievers.