Here are some sites that we have found helpful with a brief description of the information each contains
I make no guarantee as to the accuracy of the information contained in the links, but I have been careful to pull articles from well known sources when possible. I hope these are helpful to you, as they were to me.
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History of the Breed: Links to articles on Goldens. These are from The AKC.
The second article gives both a brief history of Golden Retrievers and expected characteristics and traits. |
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19 page article that goes through the standards, one by one, and explains the differences--often using pictures. Very good read.
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Comparison of the English Cream Golden Retriever Standards versus the American Golden Retriever Standards. These are links to the two sites that will allow you to compare the differences.
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Golden Retriever Club of America General Health Page: It covers articles about the major health concerns and how to avoid them.
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Research article explaining that OFA testing does not lead to puppies without hip dysplasia. 18.8%-72.9% of puppies with two parents with OFA good hips had hip dysplasia in the studies.
Health effects of early Spay/Neutering: This article reviews the reasons for early spay/neutering and some of the adverse results and benefits. The study shows that early spay/neutering leads to increased hip and elbow dysplasia.
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Cancer: This article outlines our understanding of cancer and the rates in Golden Retrievers. There is an interesting piece on the differences between the English lines (UKC) and the American lines that explains in part why English Golden Retrievers have a lower cancer rate.
Ichthyosis: We have had one incidence of this in our puppies from a pair that never bred again so I thought that owners should recognize the signs of this genetic disorder.
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Explanation of the differences between the English Golden Retriever Bloodlines and the American bloodlines. This gives a good, brief explanation for some of the misunderstandings between the various types of Golden Retrievers.
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This site explains that all Golden Retrievers have the same bloodlines. It is accurate in that all of these dogs are part of the Golden Retriever blood lines. What it does not explain is that the separate breeding standards between the United Kingdom and America has created differences. Other articles will demonstrate this. Fantastic picture of different colored Goldens.
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Written by an author who is pro-English Retriever, this page gives information explaining the differences between American and English Retrievers. It cites the sources of its information and includes several health studies that are important reads.
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This is a survey of dog trainers on their experiences training 79 varieties of dogs. Golden Retriever is #4 on the first list that requires between 1-5 repetitions of new commands for them to understand with a 95% or better obedience rate.
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Here is an introductory article (with one video) on how to groom your dog. It gives some beginning tips on how to make the cuts as well as how to keep your dog calm during the process.
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This is a link to some travelling tips. It has some good basic information and many other links.
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Updated June 15, 2023