Are female or male golden retrievers better?

Are female or male golden retrievers better?

Males do mature physically faster than females, especially when it comes to potty training. Because of this, most females are easier to obedience train than males. They normally have their commands down sooner than male English Goldens. A 12 week old female is typically obedience trained as well as a 14 week old boy.

Do Golden Retrievers shed a lot?

Golden Retrievers shed profusely, especially in the spring and fall. Daily brushing will get some of the loose hair out of the coat, keeping it from settling on your clothing and all over your house. But if you live with a Golden, you'll have to get used to dog hair.

What are the 3 types of golden retrievers?

While you might think all Golden Retrievers look very similar, the breed actually has three different colors — golden, light golden, and dark golden — as well as three different types — English, Canadian, and American. There are subtle differences between the types of Goldens, but they all fall under the same breed.

Are Golden Retrievers easy to housebreak?

The good news is that retrievers are very intelligent and should be relatively easy to potty train. Remember, the younger you start training your pup, the easier and faster he will learn.

Are golden retriever puppies hyper?

Q. My Golden Retriever is unbelievably hyper. Golden Retrievers are working retriever dogs, which means they have a high energy level that needs to be released through productive outlets, otherwise that energy will be expended in less desirable ways, such as jumping up, counter surfing and chewing on furniture.

Are Golden Retrievers aggressive?

Yes. Golden Retrievers can be aggressive even though they are typically one of the most gentle breeds. There are several things that can make a Golden Retriever aggressive including neglect or abuse. Inadequate socialization can also create an aggressive Retriever.

Do golden retrievers bite?

Do Golden Retrievers Bite? Yes, Golden Retrievers do bite. Golden Retrievers bite, nip, and snap like any other dog, but it's less likely for Goldens that they do that with force or become aggressive. Golden Retrievers are dogs with a very kind nature, and they are less likely to be aggressive than other dogs.

Is training a golden retriever hard?

This breed is extremely easy to train, and comes in fourth in The Intelligence of Dogs by Stanley Coren, as one of the brightest dogs ranked by obedience-command trainability. A combination of intelligence, biddability, and physical skill make Goldens one of the go-to breeds for service work.

Do Golden Retrievers play fetch?

Goldens require large amounts of exercise, and because they are an intelligent breed, they often need engagement and stimulation so they don't become bored and destructive. Fetching is an activity that will keep your Golden on her toes and in good shape.