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Golden Retrievers are loyal dogs, but they aren’t normally very aggressive – which means that they don’t make the best guard dogs. 

Golden Retrievers are intelligent, obedient dogs – so you can certainly train them to act more protective. But don’t rely on them confronting someone, as they’d probably wag their tail and lick them rather than fight.

Read on to find out what qualities a dog needs to be a good guard dog (and whether a Golden Retriever possesses those qualities), how you can train your Golden Retriever to be more protective, and more.

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Golden Retrievers are usually good with cats as long as they’ve been properly trained, socialised, and exercised. With a Golden Retriever, you have a sweet, loyal, and loving pet. This means their temperament is ideal to co-exist with other animals such as cats.

There are many cases where you’ll see a Golden Retriever and cat cuddled together and best of friends despite the huge size difference between them. However, it will take a long time for them to get to this comfortable stage – you’ll need a lot of patience.

But altogether, the ‘dog vs cat’ mentality that has so many people believing that dogs and cats are enemies is not entirely accurate. 

Sure, some won’t get along – even if they’ve been introduced in the right way. But most get along just fine! 

Check out this post to learn everything you need to know.

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The weight of your Golden Retriever will fluctuate throughout their lives. It’s different between males and females and you should expect their weight to steadily increasein the first 18 months of their life.

Nonetheless, there’s a rough guideline for how much your Golden Retriever should weigh:

• A healthy full-grown male Golden Retriever should weigh between 27 and 34kg. 
• A healthy full-grown female Golden Retriever is usually between 25 and 32kg.
• A Golden Retriever puppy’s weight will change constantly, growing between 5 and 10% bigger each week!

If your Golden Retriever suddenly loses or gains weight with no obvious cause, a checkup with the vet is advised. Similarly, if your puppy isn’t gaining weight or growing as they should be, you should contact your vet for advice.

Read on for how to tell if your Golden Retriever is over, under, or an ideal weight as well as how to manage their weight, and more!

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Fully grown Golden Retrievers can run (at a sprint) around 30 to 35 mph (miles per hour).

Which, surprisingly, is not as far behind how fast a greyhound can run (45 mph) as I thought it’d be  – which is the symbol of speed in the dog world.

Though it does vary between individual dogs, Golden Retrievers usually need at least two hours of exercise per day to stay healthy and prevent boredom.

And if you’re encouraging your Golden Retriever to run, it’s critical that they’re in good health and fed a consistently healthy diet (including plenty of water).

Read on below for a fact-filled page of information about Golden Retriever’s top speeds, the factors that affect their speed, and more.

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Golden Retrievers (especially puppies) have a lot of energy. You might be wondering if the day will ever come that they chill out and stop zooming around the house from dawn to dusk. 

Some Golden Retrievers will calm down when they’re between 2 to 4 years old. But there’s no specific age that you can expect your Golden Retriever to settle down – it’s unique for every dog. Some will be as bouncy and playful (just like a puppy) for their whole lives.

And even though your Golden Retriever might calm down from their energetic puppy stage, they’ll still need to get plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to keep them happy and healthy.

However, there are some things you can do to help calm your Golden Retriever and reasons that can affect if they’ll calm down. Read on to learn more!

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Bathing your Golden Retriever is an essential task. There is a happy balance between bathing them too little (risking matted fur, discomfort, and bad smells) and bathing them too often (stripping the natural oils from their skin). 

Some people prefer to bathe their Golden Retriever as and when they need it – if they’ve been swimming, gotten dirty, or if it’s been a while since their last one. While other people prefer to run a bath based on a schedule such as twice per month, or every 6-8 weeks.

You shouldn’t go longer than 8 weeks without bathing your Golden Retriever if possible. A nice frequency to aim for here is every 6 weeks or so.

You can either bathe your Golden Retriever yourself or book them in with a professional groomer – both are good options, so choose which one works best for you.

Read on for tips on bathing your furry friend, information about grooming, and more!

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Golden Retrievers are one of a kind – from their long swishy tails to their distinct colouring and sweet-natured personality. 

However, there are many other dog breeds that are often mistaken for Golden Retrievers. This might be because they’re similar in size and shape, dogs that look the part but are larger (or smaller) than Golden Retrievers, or are a cross breed.

Because it’s easy to mix up some of these breeds, we’ve included bolded areas in each section below that highlight the biggest differences between these similar breeds and Golden Retrievers.

I’ve also separated this list into three key sections:

• Other breeds that are similar in size and shape.
• Dogs that look the part, but are larger or smaller than Golden Retrievers.
• Cross breeds.

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Unfortunately, Golden Retrievers don’t live forever. 

A Golden Retriever’s lifespan is usually between 10 and 12 years. However, they’re prone to diseases and health issues that can cut their time shorter. Some of the conditions they’re prone to aren’t fatal, but might mean you need to make frequent trips to the vet and buy various medications.

If you have any concerns about your Golden Retriever’s health, the most important thing to do is to get them to a vet ASAP. The earlier you can catch whatever is bothering them, the better.

Read on to find out which health problems Golden Retrievers are most prone to getting and the signs and symptoms to look out for – including allergies, ear infections, and more.

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If you’re wondering what the differences are between male and female Golden Retrievers, you’ve come to the right place. 

There are dozens of differences (as well as a bunch of similarities) that are covered in this post – such as how male Golden Retrievers are typically bigger in weight and size, and how they have the same life span regardless of if they’re male or female.

However, it’s worth noting that these are general differences and similarities – so there will be Golden Retrievers that are exceptions to this rule.

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