Golden Retrievers are by far my favorite breed of dogs. What's your favorite? Know much about Goldens?
I like cocker spaniels and miniature schnauzers. 
Cool, I'm more of a fan of bigger dogs even though they live shorter lives on average. So many people love Goldens too that they're the third most popular family dog breed.
Why do larger dogs have shorter lives?
One big reason is that they are bigger and therefore blood needs more energy to circulate through them, which is taxing on the heart and body.
I did not realize that. I have just always had smaller dogs.
I've never even owned a dog, but I really want to sometime in my life. I just love how friendly and gentle Golden Retrievers are.
I have never had a retriever but I do know they are gentle and friendly.
coat that lies flat against their bodies and repels water. Golden retrievers are well suited to residency in suburban or country environments. They shed copiously, particularly at the change of seasons, and require fairly regular grooming. The Golden Retriever was originally bred in Scotland in the mid-19th century.
The breed is a prominent participant in conformation shows for purebred dogs. The Golden Retriever is popular as a disability assistance dog, such as being a guide dog for the blind and a hearing dog for the deaf. In addition, they
fat may be more prone to developing acute and chronic pancreatitis. Certain breeds of dogs are considered predisposed to developing pancreatitis including Miniature Schnauzers, Cocker Spaniels, and some terrier breeds. Miniature Schnauzers as a breed tend toward developing hyperlipidemia, an excess of circulating fats in the blood. The breed that appears to be at risk for the acute form of pancreatitis is the Yorkshire Terrier, while Labrador Retrievers and Miniature Poodles seem to have a decreased risk for the acute form of the disease. Genetics may play a part in the risk