Exercise and the Golden Retriever

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Exercise and the Golden Retriever

Developed in late 1800s as a cross between various Setters,the Golden Retriever was bred to retrieve game animals and birds shot during hunting.

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.