GOLDEN RETRIEVER

The Golden is a gentle, friendly dog with intelligence and a level disposition and because of this is an ideal dog to have as part of the family. They adore children and love to be involved in all family matters, whether indoors or outdoors. They will often attempt to drag, pull, or carry anything they can fit into their mouths. They also love water and care should be taken to ensure their safety when any form of water is nearby. 

Your puppy is fully weaned and has been fed a diet of Fresh Puppy Mince Meat, Chicken Necks and Purina Supercoat Puppy Pellet.  Always make sure your puppy can access clean fresh water. (He does not need puppy milk) It is important that a Golden is not allowed to become overweight for general health reasons and to avoid strain on their hips and joints. Ignore the big brown pleading eyes and only give the recommended amount given by the manufacturer of the quality dog food of your choice. Give table scraps very sparingly, especially avoiding cooked bones and foods with high fat content. Always keep food well out of his reach as he will seek it out.  

Your puppy has been given a full health examination by a registered Veterinarian and was given their first Vaccination. Your puppy is due for the next vaccination at 10 weeks of age.

Your puppy has been wormed fortnightly from birth (2, 4, 6, 8 weeks of age)

It is recommended to then worm at 10 weeks (ask your vet when getting your puppies next vaccination) then every month until 6 months of age (12, 16, 20, 24 weeks) then every 3 months for life

This breed is known for its lustrous golden coat and because of the density of the coat, Goldens must be regularly groomed and trimmed. The undercoat, because of its water repellent nature, is extremely thick and must therefore not be allowed to matt, causing unnecessary suffering to the animal. The feathers on his front legs should be trimmed regularly as should the hair between his pads. The hair on the back legs up the hocks needs to be cut close and, again, the feathering under the tail should be trimmed. The tail should be trimmed in a crescent shape. The topcoat on the body only needs brushing and can be either flat or wavy. Whilst the length of the coat attracts water and mud, this is easily cleaned off once the coat has dried 

The puppies can grow very quickly, and their weight can soon be too heavy for the speed of which their bones are growing so do not allow them too much free-range exercise until older. Keep exercise age appropriate and allow the puppy time to sleep in between plays. Adult Goldens require exercise of moderate length every day to stay fit, this includes walks and physical activity such as water play where possible. 

Goldens are extremely intelligent dogs however are also worriers. Never treat them harshly or harm can be done to their accommodating and sensitive natures. Great care should be taken during training, ensuring sensitivity is always maintained. They love to give and receive affection and do best with positive, reward-based training.  

Goldens are generally a healthy breed and can be expected to live 12 to 16 years with proper care. Keep them on a good diet and provide enough exercise to maintain good muscle tone, be vigilant about keeping him from becoming overweight, and monitoring his activities to prevent injury. Goldens can get ear infections if their ears aren’t kept clean and dry due to their love of water. Your Puppy comes with two months Pet Insurance with Knose Insurance. Please consider continuing this/ or with another company for peace of mind. Pet Insurance is a competitive market so check with providers to find a cover that best suits, but we do recommend keeping your pet insured.