Monday, November 23, 2009

Golden Retrievers




This breed has many of the same characteristics as the Labs. However this breed is generally more calm than the other.

I've always had a soft spot for goldens because of the movie "Homeward Bound." The ending never fails to make me cry when the boy and his old dog are reunited after the great journey and there's that tense moment where the audience believes that the dog couldn't make it home.

They are less independent that Labradors and need more of their family's attention.
They will also try to protect their family, but usually wouldn't hurt a fly.

Downsides:
Won't work as a guard dog. But I'm looking for a companion dog, so that isn't a big deal.
They have longer coats than labs and need more grooming.

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