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Exercise by Breed

Exercise and the Golden Retriever

⋅ March 11, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment
Developed in late 1800s as a cross between various Setters,the Golden Retriever was bred to retrieve game animals and birds shot during hunting. Golden Retriever
Breed type
  • Gun dog
Physical characteristics
  • powerful medium to large-size dog
  • a thick double coat, both coats being somewhat water-resistant, especially the undercoat
  • drop ears and a soft mouths in order to gently to retrieve an animal or bird without damaging it
Personality
  • an outgoing playful, eager-to-please dog
  • even-tempered - friendly with even strangers, children and other dogs.
  • clever
  • has an instinctive love of water
Best exercises This breed tends to have a good deal of energy. An active owner or family is a good match for this dog. Some backyard space to roam is good too.You have to exercise a golden Retriever. Otherwise, you could have antsy, bored dog that chews everything in sight. The good thing is this dog is very flexible, so you can pick from a wide range of activities to keep him busy.

  • Walks - Frequent, brisk walks are a good
  • Fetch - G Retrievers love chasing, you should absolutely include this in your workout plan.
  • Hiking - A great activity. If you and your dog are in shape, pick more challenging walks.
  • Agility - a fun, mental challenge for this active and intelligent dog
  • Flying disk - like fetch, this is an activity you could quickly train your dog for, and he would enjoy it
  • Swimming - G Retrievers were bred to be in the water and they love it. If you are anywhere near a safe open body of water that allows dogs-lakes, ponds or swimming pools-let her indulge her natural tendencies.
  • Dog Parks - If your G Retriever is well-socialized, a romp in the park with some friends can give him a little workout.
  • Running - these are hard working dogs and good for distance runs
Suggested exercise plan
 Suggested exercise plan

  • 2x / day for 30-45 minutes each (optimal)
  • 1x / day for 20-30 minutes (minimum)

A good routine: a 25-minute walk in the morning and a 15-20 minute game time in the evening
Things to know G Retrievers are prone to obesity, which can lead to other problems like hip dysplasia or arthritis. Since hip dysplasia is common in this breed, warm your dog up with a walk before any serious exercise.
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