Trying to decide between a golden retriever and a German shepherd? That’s a great (and tough) decision to make because you really can’t go wrong with either of these dogs. However, they each have their strengths and weaknesses and chances are, one is better for you and your family’s needs than the other. So to … Read more
Grooming your Golden Retriever is one of the most important things you can do to keep them healthy. And if you want to make grooming them safer and more effective, then you need to have the right tools. In this post, you’ll see which tools you should use, plus the secret weapon that will make … Read more
There are so many options for Golden Retriever puppy food that it can be quite overwhelming. And when you add in the strong opinions people have about dog food, the confusing marketing about what’s good and what’s bad, and the importance of choosing a high-quality food… it can be downright scary to pick a food … Read more
Your clothes, the floor, your furniture… If you have a Golden Retriever, expect everything in your home to be covered in Golden fluff. Yes, you’ll even find a hair or two in your food sometimes. Golden Retrievers shed a lot. They shed year-round, but especially in spring and fall when they blow their coats. To … Read more
Golden Retrievers have adorable, floppy, fuzzy ears. But, unfortunately, their floppiness and fuzziness are part of what makes them susceptible to ear infections. Ear infections in Golden Retrievers are common. Symptoms include redness, itching, odor, and discharge. They can be treated with medicine prescribed by your veterinarian and will usually go away in 1-2 weeks … Read more
Want to learn the best way to clean your Golden’s ears? To clean your Golden Retriever’s ears, pull the ear flap up and away from their head, fill the ear canal with a vet-approved ear cleaner, massage the base of the ear for 30 seconds, let them shake it out, then wipe away any wax … Read more
Are you thinking about getting a Golden Retriever? Or do you already have one? This guide will show you everything you need to know about them, including: What you need to know before getting a Golden (and how to tell if they’re the right breed for you) How to find a good Golden Retriever breeder … Read more
As a new Golden Retriever puppy owner, you may be wondering about when important puppy milestones happen, such as: When do they lose their puppy teeth? When do they stop growing? When do they (finally) stop biting? When do they sleep through the night? It’s a roller coaster ride when raising a Golden pup, so … Read more
In this post, you’re going to learn exactly how (and how often) to groom your Golden Retriever step by step. Goldens have beautiful golden coats, which do require some work to take care of, but grooming them isn’t as bad as many people make it out to be. And in addition to keeping them looking … Read more
Trying to decide between a Golden Retriever vs a Labrador Retriever? First off, if you’ve narrowed your search to these two breeds, you can’t go wrong. Both Golden Retrievers and Labs are medium to large family-friendly dogs with lots of love to give. The Labrador is the most popular breed and the Golden Retriever is … Read more