Dogs are such great animals! I have one, a golden retriever named Blue who is 4 years old.
Wow, I want a golden retriever too because they are so easy to train.
Yes they are good dogs. They would not make good guard dogs because if an intruder breaks in, they would want to play with them!
I agree, they're so cute. They also make good hunting buddies because they can retrieve shot game undamaged.
Yup, that is due to their soft mouth. They can also hold an egg in their mouths without breaking it!
That's awesome! I love their long beautiful coats. It helps them repel water. 
So do I, one side effect though is that they shed loads of fur that gets on everything.
, aiding disabled people and therapeutic roles. This influence on human society has given them the sobriquet of "man's best friend".
Terminology.
- The term "dog" typically is applied both to the species (or subspecies) as a whole, and any adult male member of the same.
- An adult female is a "bitch".
- An adult male capable of reproduction is a "stud".
- An adult female capable of reproduction is a "brood bitch",
adult colour.
Temperament.
The temperament of the Golden Retriever is a hallmark of the breed, and is described in the standard as "kindly, friendly and confident". Golden Retrievers make good family pets, particularly as they are patient with children. They are not "one-man dogs" and are generally equally amiable with both strangers and those familiar to them. Their trusting, gentle disposition makes them a poor guard dog. Any form of unprovoked aggression or hostility towards either people, dogs or other animals