Don't you just love golden retrievers?
Golden Retrievers are so friendly and gentle. That's what makes them such good pets
How about the hair though?  Don't they shed a lot?
They are long-coated. That means they have an inner coat to provide warmth and an outer coat to repel water
Do you have to strip out that undercoat in the warm weather?
That is an important aspect of grooming. Practicing this ensures a dog stays comfortable, in this case in warm weather
What kind of a tool do you use to strip the undercoat?
To strip the undercoat, you would typically use some kind of rake
Wow!  I didn't know that.  Is there any other specialized tools necessary for proper care?
Dog grooming
Dog grooming refers to both the hygienic care and cleaning of a dog, as well as a process by which a dog's physical appearance is enhanced for showing or other types of competition. A dog groomer (or simply "groomer") is a person who earns their living grooming dogs.
Reasons for grooming.
Grooming is a vital part in the well-being and healthiness of a dog which can improve their lifespan. How much grooming a dog needs depends on its breed, age, and
Golden Retriever
The Golden Retriever is a large-sized gun dog that retrieve shot waterfowl, such as ducks and upland game birds, during hunting and shooting parties. They were named 'retriever' because of their ability to retrieve shot game undamaged due to their soft mouth. Golden retrievers have an instinctive love of water, and are easy to train to basic or advanced obedience standards. They are a long-coated breed, with a dense inner coat that provides them with adequate warmth in the outdoors, and an outer