Want to know if a golden retriever is the right breed for you? That’s a great question to ask yourself because, although they’re great dogs, they’re certainly not for everyone. And it would be much worse to find out that a golden retriever was the wrong dog for you after you got one. So this … Read more
At 20 years old, Augie is the oldest golden retriever in history! There are many accounts of 17 or 18-year-old goldens, and even a few stories about 19-year-old goldens, but Augie is the first golden retriever to ever reach the big two-oh. In this article, we’ll dive into Augie’s story a little bit more, cover … Read more
Getting a golden retriever is a big commitment, so to help you make the right choice, we made this list of pros and cons for you. Yes, we do love golden retrievers here (this is a golden retriever blog, after all), but golden retrievers are definitely not for everyone. The worst thing that you could … Read more
Looking to get a short-haired golden retriever? Well, you might be looking for a long time… Technically, short-haired golden retrievers do not exist, however, some goldens do have shorter hair than others. In this article, we’ll dive into the truth about short-haired golden retrievers, how to manage golden retriever shedding, some different types of goldens, … Read more
If you’re thinking about getting a golden retriever, or you already have one, it’s good to be aware of common health issues that they might experience. I’ve gone through many of these health problems with my golden retriever, Oliver, so I know how scary it can be when something is wrong. Thankfully, there are lots … Read more
What are mini golden retrievers? Are they just like golden retrievers with the same loving temperament, just miniature-sized? Are they actually healthier? Do they shed less? Are they even golden retrievers? In this post, we’ll break down everything you need to about these mini adorable dogs. Let’s dive in! What Is A Mini Golden Retriever? … Read more
In this post, I’m going to share with you how to choose the best food for your adult golden retriever. Since their diet can have huge implications on their health, it’s important that you choose a high-quality dog food. But with all of the options and opinions out there, how do you choose which one? … Read more
Want to know how long golden retrievers live? In this post, you’ll learn the average lifespan for golden retrievers. And not only that, but I’m also going to share with you 7 tips to help your golden live a long and happy life and hopefully increase that life expectancy! Ready to give your golden the … Read more
Looking for a new house? There are lots of things to consider… Location, size, nearby schools, a nice kitchen… But, obviously, the most important thing to consider is this: Will your dog like it? Your dog doesn’t care how nice the kitchen is, as long as there’s food in it. And he doesn’t care about … Read more
When you get a puppy the question is not, “Will my puppy get diarrhea?” it’s, “When will my puppy get diarrhea?” Diarrhea is a common problem with puppies, but should not be taken lightly. Dog Diarrhea – Dr. Greg McDonald [VIDEO] Dog Diarrhea – Dr. Jerry Klein [VIDEO] What Causes Puppy Diarrhea? Curious puppies will … Read more