You’ve really asked me the right question.
Let’s start with the drawbacks that might discourage you.
Shedding All Year Round
The amount of hair a Golden Retriever sheds is beyond your imagination. Although a better diet can improve the shedding problem, and having a dog with a double – bloodline might help to some extent. However,
even so, the shedding of a Golden Retriever is still more than you can expect.
Those with a strong sense of cleanliness should think twice.
The Drool King
The drool of a Golden Retriever is not like that of short – muzzled dogs. It’s more like the water that accumulates on their lips after drinking.
Since Golden Retrievers have big, floppy lips. When their big heads rest on your legs, those lips just hang down. And when they leave, you’ll see the drool marks on your pants. Not to mention that some dogs without any “image concerns” will have water dripping from their mouths after drinking.
Golden Retrievers don’t drool for no reason. Unless you have food in your hand.
A Demon Before One Year Old
After all, they are large – breed dogs. Their destructive power is naturally not to be underestimated. This is a drawback of all medium – to – large – sized dogs.
Prone to Pulling on the Leash
Similarly, as an adult dog weighs 60 – 80 pounds, this is a common shortcoming of all medium – to – large – sized dogs.
Most Golden Retrievers are gentle with people but not always with other dogs. Most of them don’t bark much. They have an extremely good temper towards their owners. After growing up, their exercise needs are moderate. They have a healthy digestive system and are easy to raise. They rarely pick at their food; they’re just too greedy. They can’t really serve as guard dogs.
Some Golden Retriever enthusiasts may think what I said doesn’t match the “gentle – man” image of Golden Retrievers in their minds.
Ultimately, it’s because we love Golden Retrievers that we hope everyone thinks carefully before getting one.
The dogs of others are obedient and quiet, don’t pull on the leash, don’t be picky about food, don’t fight, and don’t destroy things at home. That’s because their owners know how to train them.
Before you decide to raise one, you need to consider many issues.
What if you move? What if you change jobs? What if you get married or have a baby? What if your family members don’t allow it?
Also, please make sure to keep your dog on a leash while walking, clean up after it, give way to others, and get it dewormed and vaccinated.
If you’ve thought it through and truly want to have a dog, I recommend that beginners or city residents raise small – to – medium – sized dogs. It will be less difficult and cost – effective.
If you really want to raise a medium – to – large – sized dog and you’re fully prepared,
then, the Golden Retriever is truly a breed suitable for novice dog owners.
The beauty of having a Golden Retriever can only be known by those who have one.
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