Friday Dog Breeds

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• The Golden Retriever 
• Temperament:Friendly, Intelligent, Devoted
• AKC Breed Popularity: Ranks 3 of 194
• Height: 23-24 inches (male), 21.5-22.5 inches (female)
• Weight: 65-75 pounds (male), 55-65 pounds (female)
• Life Expectancy: 10-12 years

Golden Retriever

Origin	Scotland
Source: Wikipedia

The Golden Retriever is a large-sized breed of dog bred as gun dogs to retrieve shot waterfowl such as ducks and upland gamebirds during hunting and shooting parties,^[3] and were named 'retriever' because of their ability to retrieve shot game undamaged (soft mouth). Golden Retrievers have an instinctive love of water, and are easy to train to basic or advanced obedience standards. They are a long-coated breed, with a dense inner coat that provides them with adequate warmth in the outdoors, and an outer coat that lies flat against their bodies and repels water. Golden Retrievers are well suited to residency in suburban or country environments. Although they need substantial outdoor exercise, they should be housed in a fenced area because of their instinctual tendency to roam.^[4] They shed copiously, particularly at the change of seasons, and require fairly regular grooming.

Dogs in Pools

Dogs in the Pool

If you have a dog and a pool, chances are you've already had him in the pool. If not, maybe you've considered it. There's nothing wrong with letting your pooch in your pool, but there are some things you need to know to keep him safe in and around the pool.

Pool Safety for Dogs

Make sure your dog knows how to swim. Seems like a no brainer, right? Well, there are dogs that don't actually know how to swim, so you may need to teach him. Make sure your pooch knows where the exit is. It may seem funny watching him swim in circles trying to find the way out, but he's going to get exhausted and exhausted dogs can drown. Make sure you're showing him where the steps are and keep leading him back to them from various points in the pool so he gets familiar with where they are no matter where he is. This will also help him avoid panicking in case he accidentally falls in the pool. Make sure your dog is comfortable. If he takes off and seems good to go on the first introduction to the pool, then you're all set. If he seems like he isn't sure of himself and the pool, try again another time. You may have to try a few times to get your pooch over his fear of the pool. Always supervise your dog when he's in or around the pool. Accidents happen and it's better to have a watchful eye in case of an emergency situation.