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When Do Golden Retrievers Lose Their Baby Teeth

golden retriever showing baby teeth

Golden Retriever puppies are full of energy, and with that comes their desire to bite and chew everything with their razor-sharp teeth. You may be wondering when your new best friend will stop biting everything in sight, but they usually won’t. Goldens are natural-born chewers. However, you can teach them to chew on their toys…

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Wet vs. Dry Dog Food

Should you feed your dog wet or dry food? Dog owners have been asking this for years, and it’s a question we hear often from people adopting Golden Retrievers. Pet owners care deeply for their animals, and they want to give them the best nutrition possible based on the latest scientific evidence. They wonder when dogs…

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Best All-Around Gun Dogs: The Vizsla

Vizslas: The Best All-Around Gun Dogs - Golden Meadows

Gun dogs are those bred and kept for the purpose of hunting. A hunting dog can come from numerous breeds, but most of them fit into one of three categories — retrievers, pointers and flushers. If you are looking to acquire a pup for this purpose, there are four kinds of gun dogs for sale…

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How Long Are Golden Retriever’s Pregnant?

pregnant golden retriever with family

You know how long a human pregnancy lasts — it takes nine months for the baby to gestate. It’s natural to wonder how that compares to your favorite animal, the Golden Retriever. How long is a Golden Retriever pregnant? If you have a pregnant dog, knowing when the babies will arrive can help you get…

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Do Golden Retrievers Love Music?

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Dogs get joy from so many things. We love watching our Golden Retrievers react to different sounds and activities around them, and it always surprises us just how similar to humans they are. They show an impressive range of likes and dislikes. Have you ever noticed a dog perk up when you begin playing music? It’s…

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How to Prevent Cancer in Golden Retrievers

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Cancer can be a challenging subject, but it’s important dog owners understand the factors that can cause cancer in dogs, so they can take precautions to try to prevent it from happening. Golden Retrievers, like many other breeds, can be prone to developing cancer in their later years. Cancer is often genetic, which means there…

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Are Golden Retrievers Smart?

golden retriever reading newspaper

Finding the right dog for you can be difficult sometimes, so it is a good idea to learn some of the things that set a breed apart. Golden Retrievers stand apart from many other breeds due to their nature and attitude. They are also set apart as one of the smartest dogs. The most objective…

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How Tall Are Golden Retrievers?

golden retriever on branch

Golden Retriever puppies are the perfect size when they come home to meet your family. However, you need to keep in mind that they are not going to stay that size forever! Having a good idea of how big your dog will grow can help you make a better match for your family and better…

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How to Read a Dog Food Nutrition Label

person reading dog food label

We read and pay attention to nutrition for ourselves — shouldn’t we be doing the same for our dogs? After all, they are part of the family. Some dog food labels try to hide information in the nutrition info and fine print that you might want to be aware of. Get the most out of your dog’s…

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How to Keep a Vizsla Busy

vizsla standing in field

Your beautiful Vizsla is a hunting machine. Bred to seek fallen game, your dog is one of the most boisterous and fun-loving breeds out there. Still, you don’t have to be a hunter to own a Vizsla. These dogs dedicate themselves to their owner. As long as you keep them busy physically and mentally, you can expect…

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