What can I say that hasn't been said about one of the most popular dogs in the US?
Loved by families and singles alike (what better way to get a date than following along behind a joyful golden in the park?)?
- Sunny dispositions to go with their sunny coats?
- Active house companions?
- A goofy and lovable personality?
Yes, all of the above.
My sister Deb has a Golden Retriever called Jake (being a bit goofy above). I remember her calling me at about day 30 of having Jake in the house and she was so overwhelmed with his energy, she was almost at her wits end with him.
It didn't help that Jake liked to sit on her young boys and while amusing for all of about 5 seconds, soon resulted in muffled cries of help as the dog weighed more than the two of them combined. They all hung in there and Jake is a beloved member of the family (even if he insists on you tugging his most ghastly toy squirrel for his amusement) but it was touch and go for a while.
There's also those very serious Golden Retriever health issues to consider as well. Hip dysplasia and cancer definitely are high up on the list as well as entropion and cataracts. Here's a summary from our Pet Health Center:
According to the Morris Animal Foundation:
An estimated 60 percent of these dogs die of cancer, and hemangiosarcoma and lymphoma—which affect many breeds—account for more than 30 percent of the deaths in goldens.
Did you know that?
We cover all these hereditary conditions, including cancer, assuming your golden doesn't already have clinical signs of these.
So if I come across a golden and her human, I always recommend Embrace's Golden Retriever pet insurance. While there's no difference in the Embrace Pet Insurance product for goldens than for other breeds, it seems to me that Embrace Pet Insurance was made for a Golden, don't you think?
