23 Pros and Cons of Owning a Golden Retriever

They’re one of the most popular dogs in the world with families thanks to their charming, kind, loving, and patient personalities. Golden Retrievers are the third-most-popular dog breed in the United States behind the Labrador Retriever and the French Bulldog. They’re a strong muscular dog breed that sometimes doesn’t know their own size such is their exuberance to see family members and friends of the family. The AKC describes the Golden Retriever breed as outgoing, trustworthy, and eager-to-please family dogs, and relatively easy to train. If you want a dog who... Is large, athletic, and natural-looking; Has a pretty feathered coat; Has a cheerful, tail-wagging nature; Is steady-tempered and dependable with everyone; Is peaceful with other animals; Is eager to please and very responsive to training. A Golden Retriever may be right for you. If you don't want to deal with...