golden retriever

So... I'm getting a puppy - this Saturday, January 6th! I went and visited the breeder last week, and they treated their dogs well, and all were happy, healthy, and friendly. I played with some of the puppies, and, after explaining what I'm looking for in a dog, they introduced me to a sweet...

This thread is for ALL retrievers. From the super common ones like Labs and Goldens to the more rare ones like Tollers, Flat Coats, Curly Coats, etc. Even retriever mixes. ALL are welcome!!! I love all the sporting breeds and dogs in general but I figured I’d make one just for retrievers since...

A week ago my dog was run over by a car. :hit He was part Beagle, so he did kill a few of our chickens. Since then we have made an outdoor run that has done a good job of keeping the chickens in and the predators out. I will be getting a Golden Retriever puppy :love in 1-2 weeks, and I was...

What’s your favorite and why? Similarities and differences? I know that this varies a lot and also that field bred versus show bred in both breeds are drastically different and even two field bred dogs from both breeds have differences but just curious. From what I have read Goldens appear to be...

I eventually want a second dog but I'm having a ridiculously hard time narrowing down breeds. Cause I have sooo many I want to try lol But I think I have managed to narrow it down to a few. Retriever, terrier, or Aussie. But also love English Shepherds, GSD, and Huskies. But I don't think GSD...

My five Khaki Campbell ducks were raised around dogs. We had a wonderful, old Golden Retriever who was incredibly patient with them. We also dog-sat my parents English lab several times from puppyhood to adulthood. Our Golden passed away in September and we are getting a new Golden puppy in...