
Golden Retriever
The Golden Retriever or GR for short is one of the most popular dog breeds in Singapore.
Its cheerful, loyal and forgiving nature makes it popular with many dog owners.
They are friendly and easy-going with family members, strangers, children, babies, smaller pets, and other dogs.
With their tail-wagging nature, GRs are sweet, gentle, and enthusiastic.
They are always eager to please and are also responsive to your training.
A golden retriever will make a perfect dog if you are looking for a large, athletic, and smart-looking dog with a feathered coat.
However, with the tendency for GRs to bite and mouth your hands, it would be wise to prepare a box filled with toys for them to carry around in their mouth.
GRs need exercise so you would need to cater time for their workouts.
You should also be mentally prepared that GRs shed a lot and you would also need to brush and groom them regularly to reduce mats and tangles.
Therefore, golden retrievers are certainly not low maintenance dogs.
They have a dog odor that not all potential owners might withstand.
Finally, there are genuine concerns about the health problems that they can potentially contract, such as hip dysplasia and skin conditions.
Other than that golden retrievers can be a great choice for first time owners.
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