Golden Retrievers are the best family dogs. This is why
One of the belovest breed of the dogs are Golden retrievers, and that’s not a secret. This beloved dogs have reputation of being the perfect part of the family. And there’s a very good reason for that.
Golden retrievers are friendly, funny, patient, smart and very eager to please. They also require lots of love, plenty of exercise and some basic obedience training.
Before getting a golden retriever or any type of dog, you should do your research. Different breeds have different temperaments and needs that may or may not suit your lifestyle. The American Kennel Club is a good place to start your search, and talking to other dog owners can be quite helpful as well.
There are many breeds — including mixed breeds, of course — that make wonderful pets for different people. That said, are golden retrievers still the best family dog? Let’s look at both sides of the argument.
Whether a dog is “good” with kids has a lot to do with the dog’s upbringing and the child’s behavior. Any scenario involving animals and children should be evaluated for safety, because you can’t always know what a dog has been through or how it might react to even a calm, respectful child.
That said, golden retrievers do often have a golden personality that lends itself to playing well with little ones. They’re enthusiastic yet gentle, funny, tolerant and irresistibly cute. It’s no wonder the golden is the No. 3 most popular pooch in the country, according to the AKC.