What about Golden Retrievers?: The Joy and Realities of Living with a Golden

By Dan Rice

Book Overview

How long do Golden Retrievers live?

How much does it cost to keep a Golden?

What kind of training do Goldens need to become good pets?

That little Golden Retriever puppy is so adorable-but is he the right dog for you? Many prospective dog owners don't ask the questions they should when deciding to bring a new puppy home. Now, the What About? series is here to help you understand the real-life implications of your decision, saving you time, money, and potential heartache--and protecting you and the dog from the consequences of an inappropriate choice.

Drawing upon the expertise of Golden Retriever breeders, owners, rescue organizations, veterinarians, and trainers, What About Golden Retrievers? provides honest, reliable advice on what it's really like to own and raise a Golden--no punches pulled. In a friendly, easy-to-follow Q&A format, veterinarian Dan Rice offers solid, proven guidance in choosing and raising a Golden, including:

Breed characteristicsBehavior Costs of ownership Development in all life stages Diet Exercise requirements Genetics and why it's importantHealth and general care Temperament Training requirements Working with behaviorists, trainers, and veterinarians And more

Don't be taken by surprise. Get the answers you need now--before you get that Golden Retriever puppy--and make a smart, informed decision.

A Howell Dog Book of Distinction

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764540874
• ISBN13: 9780764540875
• Release Date: November 2003
• Publisher: Howell Books
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.2" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Very Informative

This book has alot of information in it. Much of it seems geared toward people who are thinking about getting a golden or have a golden puppy, neither of which apply to me because my two goldens are 3 years old. I did learn a few new and interesting things from it and it was worth what I paid for it. For the new or prospective golden owner this book would be extremely helpful.

Great first book

I borrowed the local library's copy of this book an found a lot of good information on what I needed to know before I got my Golden puppy, and what to expect with age. For such a thin book it touched on a lot of good topics. It starts off with how the Golden was historically used to explain certain behaviors, and even has a list of questions to evaluate whether a Golden is really going to fit into your lifestyle. If you already have a Golden Retriever or are just thinking about getting one, I recommended at least reading this book.