Few breeds inspire as much loyalty as the Golden Retriever. Bred in 19th-century Scotland to retrieve waterfowl, today's Golden is gentle with children, eager to please and famously soft-mouthed — but the price of that easy temperament is heavy seasonal shedding, a real risk of obesity and a higher-than-average rate of certain cancers. This guide walks UK owners through grooming, exercise, training, nutrition, common Golden Retriever health problems and the kind of household this breed actually thrives in.
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