Things to Know Before Getting a Golden Retriever

📘 The Dog Owner's Handbook A complete guide to raising a happy, healthy dog, from day one to the senior years. Get it here: https://insidethedogworld.com Golden Retrievers are friendly, gorgeous and always smiling. No wonder they've been one of America's favorite dogs for decades. But behind that sweet face is a big, busy sporting dog with needs many new owners never expect. In this video we cover 12 things you should know before you bring a Golden Retriever home: the shedding, the exercise, the long puppy years, the toy-carrying and water obsession, separation anxiety, food, health costs, kids and pets, and how to choose a breeder or rescue. Stay for number nine: a health fact every future Golden owner needs to hear. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Before you get a Golden 00:39 1. They shed. A lot 01:35 2. They need daily exercise 02:38 3. Puppyhood lasts for years 04:11 4. They always carry something 05:09 5. They can't resist water 06:10 6. They hate being alone 07:12 7. They're terrible guard dogs 08:08 8. They're always hungry 09:03 9. Their cancer risk is high 10:08 10. Health costs add up 11:03 11. Great with kids, with training 11:56 12. Where you get one matters 12:56 Is a Golden right for you? 🐶 Which of these twelve surprised you the most? Tell us in the comments. If this helped, like the video and subscribe for more Golden Retriever videos. 📚 SOURCES American Kennel Club: Golden Retriever breed standard and history Golden Retriever Club of America (GRCA) 1998 health survey Morris Animal Foundation: Golden Retriever Lifetime Study (since 2012, 3,000+ dogs) Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) hip dysplasia statistics Kealy et al. (2002), Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association GRCA health clearance recommendations (hips, elbows, eyes, heart) American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior: puppy socialization position statement This video is for general information and is not veterinary advice. Every dog is an individual; talk to your vet about your own dog's health. #goldenretriever #goldenretrieverpuppy #dogtips #dogfacts #puppy