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owning a golden retriever is like having
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a furry bundle of joy that's always
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ready to brighten your day unless
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they're chewing your shoes or drooling
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on your favorite couch these dogs are
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beloved for their friendly demeanor but
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before you rush out to adopt one let's
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take a closer look at the 12 pros and
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cons of being a proud golden retriever
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owner buckle up it's going to be a wild
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ride pros of owning a golden retriever
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one friendly and sociable golden
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retrievers are the ult UL imate
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extroverts of the dog world they greet
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everyone like their long lost friends if
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you want a dog that will charm the pants
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off every visitor this is your breed
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just be prepared for them to pull you
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towards strangers like they're trying to
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introduce you to their new best friend
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two great with kids these dogs are like
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the babysitters of the K9 world they're
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incredibly gentle and patient with
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children making them perfect family pets
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you can trust them around Toddlers and
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they'll happily endure all sorts of
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playful Antics without losing their cool
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just remember they might think that kids
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toys are their toys too three highly
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trainable goldens are smart cookies they
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thrive on training and love to learn new
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tricks whether it's fetching a ball or
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mastering agility courses they'll show
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off their skills with pride just keep in
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mind that if you don't challenge them
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mentally they might decide that chewing
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on your furniture is a fun alternative
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for beautiful appearance let's not kid
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ourselves golden retrievers are stunning
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with their flowing golden coats and
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expressive eyes they could easily star
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in a doggy beauty pageant just be
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prepared for The Grooming sessions
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keeping that coat shiny requires some
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effort five energetic exercise Partners
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if you're looking for a workout buddy
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look no further goldens have energy
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levels that could power a small City
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they love to run swim and play fetch
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until they drop if you enjoy an active
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lifestyle these dogs will keep you
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motivated and fit six loyal companions
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golden retrievers are known for their
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unwavering loyalty they'll stick by your
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side through thick and thin providing
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comfort and companionship when you need
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it most their love is unconditional
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unless there's food involved then it's
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negotiable cons of owning a golden
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retriever seven High activity needs now
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let's get real these dogs require a lot
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of exercise about 40 to 60 Minutes daily
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at minimum if you're not up for daily
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walks or play sessions you might find
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yourself living with a bored pup who
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thinks your couch is a chew toy eight
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shedding machines get ready for fur
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everywhere Golden Retrievers shed like
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they're preparing for winter hibernation
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you'll need to vacuum regularly and
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invest in lint rollers if you want to
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keep your clothes fur free it's like
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living with a furry tornado nine
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not great guard dogs if you're looking
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for protection think again goldens are
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friendly to the point of being oblivious
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they probably invite an intruder in for
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tea rather than bark at them so if
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security is your primary concern this
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breed might not be the best choice 10
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health issues unfortunately golden
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retrievers aren't the healthiest breed
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out there they can suffer from various
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health issues including hip dysplasia
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and certain cancers be prepared for V
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visits and potential medical bills that
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could rival your mortgage payment 11
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mischievous behavior these clever pups
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can get into trouble if left
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unsupervised or bored they might steal
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food offc counters or dig up your garden
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just for fun it's all fun and games
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until you find your favorite shoes
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turned into chew toys 12 separation
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anxiety goldens thrive on companionship
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and don't do well when left alone for
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long periods if you work long hours or
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travel frequently this breed may suffer
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from separation anxiety leading to
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destructive behaviors as they express
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their discontent in conclusion owning a
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golden retriever is like embarking on an
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adventure filled with love laughter and
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some serious challenges along the way if
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you're ready for the commitment of
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training exercise and endless affection
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that these lovable goofballs require
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then welcome aboard just remember when
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they look at you with those big puppy
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eyes after causing chaos in your living
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room it's hard to stay mad for long
