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15 Funny Facts You Should Know About Your Golden Retriever!

Published: Mar 2, 2020 by Alka Polischuk · This post may contain affiliate links

If you don't like cute puppies, it definitely means that you have never met this dog!

Here are 15 funny facts about Golden Retrievers that you should know right at this moment, they might change your mind 🙂

#1 They have a keen sense of smell.

two Golden Retrievers walking together with police
Golden Retrievers are often used in search and rescue teams because of their keen sense of smell and tracking abilities.

#2 Goldens are simply gorgeous!
running Golden Retriever puppies
#3 They can`t imagine their life without swimming!

Golden Retrievers having fun in an outdoor pool
They have water-repellent double coats that shed seasonally. (Brush your Golden once a week to minimize the shedding!)

#4 They are popular as therapy dogs!
Golden Retriever puppy in a blue drawer
#5 Goldens make great family dogs. Golden Retrievers are very pack oriented.
mother and son hugging a Golden Retriever
#6 They are considered to be the 4th smartest dog breed.
Golden Retriever puppy lying on the green grass eating grass
#7 Golden Retrievers can become depressed if you leave them alone at home very often.
Golden Retriever lying on the couch outdoors
#8 The dogs are active and energetic, and they need this regular physical activity to stay healthy.
Golden Retriever with a stuffed toy in its mouth
#9 They are known to take care of other animals, even cats.
Golden Retriever lying on the couch with a cat wearing an ear headband
#10 Goldens need human interaction.
Golden Retriever puppy lying on the couch with kisses on its face
#11 They are sustainable.
Golden Retriever wearing a flower crown while lying on the grass with flowers
#12 They aren`t made from gold, but Goldens are brilliant dogs!
Golden Retriever adult taking its puppies for a walk
#13 Their smile is the sweetest!
people spreading a Golden Retriever's ears
#14 They are puppies in the soul for the whole life!
Golden Retriever puppies on the bed
#15 The owners of Golden Retrievers are the happiest in the world!

funny Golden Retriever puppy standing up

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