Proud Owners Of An Akc Golden Retriever

Golden retrievers are popular in America as with anywhere else in the world and that is not without good reason. The American Kennel Club or AKC is the main authority that is the registry for purebred puppies in the United States of America. The AKC holds several events including dog shows and obedience competitions and has over a hundred dog breeds registered with it. Therefore, the pup you bring home ought to be a registered AKC golden retriever. An AKC registered pup ensures that the pup is from a pedigree litter. Every dog is registered only when proper documentation of both parents is in order.

The AKC classifies dogs in eight different types and the AKC golden retriever belongs to the Sporting Group. The retriever is willing to spend hours spotting and retrieving objects for its owner, making it one of the most active and hard-working dogs. Talk about guide dogs and mobility assistance dogs, and the number one on the list is none other the golden retriever. Their sociable, calm, friendly nature and willingness to learn is what makes them easy to train. As young pups, they are placed in volunteer families prior to receiving training as guide dogs until they are a year old. Intensive training follows where learn the art of becoming the perfect companion for the physically challenged and elderly.

When your AKC golden retriever is registered, you receive an AKC Registration Certificate while your dog's name is entered in the AKC registry. You also receive a complimentary healthcare plan and a certificate that entitles you for a free check up by a veterinarian. In addition, you and your AKC golden retriever are eligible to participate in events held by the AKC. The proceeds from each registration are used to support a number of good causes including the Canine Health Foundation (CHF) that funds research projects that focus on genetics, and aims at improving the quality of life for dogs and their owners. When visiting a breeder for a pup, make sure he has an AKC golden retriever registration so that you know the pup is a good pedigree.

While golden retrievers belong to the sporting group they make excellent hunting dogs too and can be easily taught to fetch birds and small prey, since they were originally bred by hunters to flush and bring back small game. Moreover, you won’t find a breed as intelligent as your AKC golden retriever, which is why they top the list in obedience training too. The only place they fail is as guard dogs, but that is something you can blame on their genetics.

Take home a healthy pedigree and training him will be as easy as apple pie. The only thing is make sure he isn’t left alone for prolonged periods, otherwise your golden will develop behavior problems. They love outdoor activities so the next time you go hiking you needn’t hesitate about taking him along too.

All it takes is the time and the inclination to bring up a golden retriever and he is sure to reward you and your family with years of loyalty, affection, and companionship. If you are worried about your kids frequenting your neighbor’s house, not matter how sweet and accommodating they may be, just bring home a golden retriever and they will never have reason to leave home again.

By: Nelson Williams

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elson Williams offers more info at : goldenretrievertrainingcenter.com/akc-golden-retriever. He and his family live in Vermont. He brought home their first Golden Retriever when his now grown daughters were babies. His family has bred and cared for more Golden Retrievers than they can remember. With years of experience and volumes of research, the Williams offer for free, 'Secrets of Raising Golden Retrievers': www.goldenretrievertrainingcenter.com.