GOLDEN RETRIEVER

this happens to be my favorite breed...

and turns out i've got a retriever too...
so here's what u need to know about the breed and decide accordingly if the breed suits you..

the golden retriever is a medium sized breed of dog. They were historically developed as gundogs to retrieve shot waterfowl such as ducks and upload games birds during hunting and shooting parties. They were named retriever from their ability to retrieve game undamaged and have AN INSTINCTIVE LOVE OF WATER. Golden retriever have a dense inner coat that provides them with adequate warmth and a water repellent outer coat that lies flat against their body. The official colour of the breed is varying shades of gold that are most often seen. These dogs are well suited to suburban or country environments. although they need substantial outdoor exercise, they should be kept in a fenced area because of their instincts as hunting dogs and their tendency to roam.

FOOD

PUPPIES: 2-3 CUPS
ADULT DOG: 4-6 CUPS

although dog foods are very good for dog health but home made food can sometimes do wonders for the dog

here are a few ideas for home made food for the dog

1. boil rice with vegetables like carrots, cabbage, broccoli, bottle gourd (lawki)
    and pulses (any type)
    but make sure that it is perfectly boiled and does not have too much water content, its should not end up sticky or the dog will not like eating it.


2. you could also go for flatbread (chappati/parantha)... 
   and boiled chicken or boiled goat meat...

you can pair the above with a bit of dog food,

AGE WISE WEIGHT OF FOOD THAT SHOULD BE GIVEN TO THE DOG..

0 to 4 months: 100 to 200 gm food
                       (GIVE FOOD 3 TIMES)
                       prefer giving light food....and lots of milk 

6 to 10months: 300 to 400 gm food
                       (3 TIMES)
                       reduce quantity of milk and more of hard food

10 months onwards: 500gm food
                              (2 TIMES)
                              prefer yoghurt over milk.. and now you can use more vegetables and
                              increase the quantity of food...start non vegetarian food


GROOMING

goldens require regular grooming and occasional baths. they also need to be brushed on a daily basis and this is very primary for their dental health. keep a check for ticks and if u find any get an anti tick shampoo.


BUYING A GOLDEN?
CHECK BACK ON THE FOLLOWING.....

1. you should have enough open green place for the golden to run around free and a family that loves dogs

2. you should have enough time to play with the dog and take him for runs

3. enough resources to get the dog vaccinated and groomed which becomes primary due to its coat.


4. you should be able to train the dog and keep him like a family member 


MUST DO TRAINING FOR RETRIEVER


1. teach them fetch preferably with a ball


2. let them swim and have fun with water.


3. make them play fetch it does wonders for their exercise.