A Golden Retriever may appeal to you for a variety of reasons, such as a companion, hunting dog, hiking partner, agility or show dog, a friend for your kids, or a mix of these. Whatever your goal, you will be responsible for providing the care and training that will allow your Golden to reach its full potential.
A Golden Retriever is not the best choice for a watchdog. Although its size and bark are impressive, the normal Golden is adaptable, pleasant to everyone, gentle (despite being physically active), and dedicated to carrying things around in its mouth… including the intruder’s flashlight. 😆
You should not get a Golden Retriever if you are a meticulous housekeeper (or are married to one). The majority of Goldens shed during the year. If hair is of concern to you due to cleanliness concerns or allergies, the golden doodle might be a better fit.
Well let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Let’s talk a bit more about what a red golden retriever is.
The RED Golden Retriever
Here at Taylor’s Red Goldens we breed red golden retrievers. “What is that, and how is it different from regular golden retrievers,” you might ask.
According to our friends, over at MarvelousDogs:
We are so used to seeing Golden Retrievers, that many of us have never seen the Red Golden Retriever. Very few people are familiar with this red color.
Red Golden Retrievers are a red variation of the classic Golden color.
As well as their mahogany color, Red Goldens have more energy and different personalities from standard Goldens.
If you have the money to buy one of these rare dogs, you will turn heads as you walk down the street. It is almost impossible to not stare at their beautiful dark red fur.
More Energy!!! Yes, you read that right. Traditionally, red goldens were used for waterfowl hunting. Their thick, weatherproof red fur is designed for hunting. It can keep them warm in almost any environment. Because of this selecting process, Red Golden Retrievers become more athletic and energetic over time. They also LOVE to lay in front of fans!!! This is an example of a dog that has been honed to perfection for the task at hand. These magnificent hunting dogs are excellent swimmers, endurance runners, and retrievers with gentle jaws.
“So, since I’m not a hunter, maybe a red golden retriever isn’t for me,” you might be thinking. Well, not necessarily. While they are great at hunting, red golden retrievers can make great family dogs. That is, IF…. and this is a big IF, they get enough exercise. Exercise, in the form of daily walks (off-leash is best, but obviously this isn’t possible for everyone). At minimum, the red golden retriever requires two 30-minute walks per day. Walking around their own yard is not sufficient- they must be walked outside of their own property to ensure they got tired out.
