Golden Retrievers - Dogs with Hearts of Gold.

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The Golden Retriever is the crème of the dogs. They leave paw prints on your heart!

Goldens shower you with unconditional love - take good care of them.   One stop shopping for all things Golden is here.

Golden Retrievers are not our whole lives, but they make our lives whole. 

Golden Retrievers are often used as seeing eye dogs for the blind, therapy dogs for hospitals and companion dogs for the elderly and for people who are facing the daily challenges of life with a disability.
Goldens are active and fun-loving but also exceptionally patient, and have an inordinate love for cool water.  If you play with your Golden around water be sure to buy toys that float - ie Kong Floating Toy -  it is great for water play, or for field training. Made of all natural rubber.  It is for sale here.

They are noted for their intelligence, their affection for people, and their tolerance of children. Golden Retrievers make great pets for young children due to their nurturing instincts and gentle nature. The other side of this is that they require lots of companionship to be happy.

Obviously, the Golden Retriever loves to retrieve. Retrieving a frisbee can keep a Golden occupied and entertained for hours, particularly if there is also water involved.

Beautiful Golden Retriever sculptures and limited edition (exclusive Bradford Exchange collectible)  figurines for sale that I have hand picked as favorites. Scroll down and have a look.

Yes, the world famous 'Coolest Dog' online dancing Golden Retriever video is here!!

A loving celebration of the emotional bond between rescued goldens and their humans

My Rescued Golden: True Stories of Rescued Golden Retrievers and the People Who Love Them

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Here, in the words of adopters writing about their rescued goldens, you'll meet:

Dakota who was saved from the streets and now brings joy as a therapy dog;
Promise who got a second chance at life after surviving years in a breeding kennel;
Sproul who became a bomb detection Police K-9 dog after being surrendered by her owners for being Â"too energetic;Â"
Ozzie who was rescued from the kill shelter and transformed his first-time dog owner into a Â"real dog person;Â"
Nutmeg who saves lives as a search and rescue dog after being labeled as Â"overly aggressiveÂ" by her former owner;
Hope who was saved from death in a backyard breeding nightmare
......and many more

The love of a Golden Retriever is reflected in his/her eyes!


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Goldens need regular Grooming and attention

Golden is always close by the babyBe sure grooming includes:

Brushing or combing its coat

- Bathing your dog

- Trimming its nails

- Ear care

- Eye care

- Teeth care

Seven soft, sweet puppies

AKC Golden Retriever Puppies on a Bed by Steiff

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Seven soft, sweet puppies, with AKC-approved features, cuddle and huddle on our FAO Schwarz cushion. These litter mates are attached to the bed but easily removable for play. Includes seven 9"L Pups and an 18"Dia. Bed.

Going "Green"

Golden Retriever Dog With Lantern Solar Light (Yellow)

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This wonderfully detailed blond Golden Retriever outdoor garden or porch statue has a solar powered lantern light hanging from his mouth. The lantern turns on automatically in dark conditions, and lasts up to 10 hours under a full charge.

A cute and charming Golden Retriever

Running Golden Retriever Dog Sterling Silver and Enamel Pin by Zarah

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A cute and charming Golden Retriever is shown running. This hand-painted enamel on sterling silver dog pin was designed by artist Julia Pinkham. This pin makes a great gift for the dog lover, animal lover or anyone who appreciates fine jewelry.

Lil Kinz, Golden Retriever

My Granddaughter loves her plush Golden puppy - she calls it "My baby Tippa"
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The Loved Dog - featured on the Oprah TV Show

Tamar's insights have brought dog training into the twenty-first century, and her groundbreaking techniques have won the approval of the Humane Society of the United States, for which she is a longtime advisor. Her celebrity clients include Oprah Winfrey, Ben Affleck, Courteney Cox-Arquette, Owen Wilson, and the Osbournes, and she has appeared as an expert on the Today show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Animal Planet, and more.

The Loved Dog: The Playful, Nonaggressive Way to Teach Your Dog Good Behavior
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Important Golden Retriever Rescue Links

The Golden Retriever needs to be primarily a house dog. They are affectionate and thrive on attention and human companionship

Happiness is your Golden running to welcome you home!
Golden Retriever Running Towards You on Grass



Golden Retriever Running Towards You on Grass Photographic Print

Davis, David

30 in. x 40 in.

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Canadian Golden Rescue
The Canadian Golden Retriever Adoption Service Inc. is a volunteer-operated, not-for-profit charitable organization, dedicated to rescuing and re-homing displaced Golden Retrievers, and to educating the public in general about pet ownership.

We carefully screen all incoming dogs for socially acceptable behaviour, and approve those whom we feel we can responsibly place. We provide spay/neuter service, micro-chipping, and all the necessary veterinary care required to place them in their Forever Homes.

We provide public education by means of brochures, an informative and entertaining newsletter, public/media appearances, and canine educational events which focus on responsible pet ownership and in particular, the Golden Retriever breed.
Golden Retriever Rescue
YGRR is a non-profit, charitable 501(c)(3) organization which provides veterinary care and permanent new homes for Golden Retrievers from the six New England states (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont). We are a full-service rescue and we assist Goldens of all ages and medical conditions. Our youngest Rescue Golden was part of an abandoned litter born at Riverview (our rescue and adoption facility) and our oldest Rescue Golden was fourteen at the time of admission to our program. We rescued our first Golden in April, 1985 and placed our 4000th Golden during the year 2004.
Golden Retriever Rescue and Sanctuary
Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc. is a non-profit volunteer organization with the mission of securing safe, loving homes for displaced or homeless Golden Retrievers. We receive Golden Retrievers from owners who can no longer care for them because of changing circumstances in their lives. We maintain close working relationships with animal shelters in Sacramento, Sutter, Placer, El Dorado and surrounding counties to ensure that Goldens are relinquished to us prior to being euthanized. We also rescue Golden Retrievers found wandering the streets or reported to us by concerned neighbors. We rescue Goldens of all ages, and even mixed Goldens on occasion.

Each rescued Golden immediately receives a thorough exam at one of our participating veterinary hospitals
The Southeastern Virginia (SEVA) Golden Retriever Rescue, Education, and Training
It is a volunteer-staffed, non-profit organization that rescues abandoned and unwanted Golden Retrievers and places them in approved adoptive homes. To date, over 400 Goldens have been rescued and placed.

Golden Adult T-shirt

Golden Retriever Adult Long Sleeve T-Shirt

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100% preshrunk cotton with design printed on the front

Jewelry and Watches for the Golden Retriever lover.

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Golden Puppy in training! So cute!

Dino the Golden Retriever - Mission Possible
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Homemade treats for your Golden

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Wood statuette, 'Sitting Golden Retriever Puppy'

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# Handmade by I Made Mudana
# Ships from Bali within 7 days
# Each artwork is unique -- wood grain, color, and pattern will differ slightly from picture
# Signed by the artist

Homemade Dog Food Recipes

Dog Food Recipes and Cat Food Recipes
Free homemade pet food recipes.
Note that some fruits and vegetables can be extremely harmful. For example, onions, garlic, chives, avocado, grapes, raisins and macadamia nuts can all cause illness when eaten by pets.

Assistance Dogs

Pacific Assistance Dogs Society
PADS' mission is to raise and train dogs for people who are facing the daily challenges of life with a physical disability or who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, in order to provide a greater level of independence and an enhanced quality of life.

A Golden Puppy Poem

Loyalty

Loyalty


You can't buy loyalty, they say,

I bought it though, the other day

You cant buy friendships, tried and true

Well just the same, I bought that too.

I made my bid and on spot

Brought love and faith and a whole job lot

Of happiness,so all in all

The purchase price was pretty small

I bought a single trusting heart,

that gave devotion from the start

If you think these things are

NOT FOR SALE

Adopt a brown-eyed Golden puppy with a wagging tail


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Golden Retriever Clubs

Golden Retriever Club of Canada
Ontario, The Prairies & Northwest Territories and British Columbia & The Yukon. Some of the aims and objectives of the Club are: to develop and bring the Golden Retriever to the highest standards possible;
The Golden Retriever Club of America
One of the objectives of this Golden Retriever Club is to protect and advance the interest of the breed.
Golden Retriever Club of British Columbia
If you are looking for a Golden Retriever, please look at the Owning a Golden Retriever and Acquiring a Golden Retriever sections of this web site.
Golden Retriever Club of Alberta
The Golden Retriever Club of Alberta was formed in 1984 by a small group of people who shared a common interest in the purebred dog known as the Golden Retriever.

Our mission:
"To provide an opportunity for persons interested in the Golden Retriever to meet and participate in educational, informative, competitive and fun activities organized by the members, for the members, while contributing to the betterment and promotion of the breed."

For all Golden Lovers

Perfect gifts! Incredible Golden stuffies!



On my wish list is the 32" plush Golden!
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Golden Retriever, 14K Gold Charm

Golden Retriever, 14K Gold Charm

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Material: gold, sapphire

The perfect Doghouse

My Golden loves to lay at the door of her "den" and watch the world go by. This little porch is perfect for protection from the heat or rain.

Dogs need a place which they can have all to themselves. Thus, to ensure that your loving pet has a safe haven where it can be comfortable and secure, you will need to get a dog house.

Dog houses are an absolute necessity for homes which have dogs as pets.
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Video of the Golden Retriever - Coolest Dog in the World!

This video is just the dance.

coolest dog in the world
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Tribute to Rookie - Coolest Dancing Golden Retriever.--- the life of Rookie

Follow Rookie's life from puppy to retirement.

There is a powerful message in the life-affirming joy and inner radiance that Carolyn and Rookie exude, as our film demonstrates the restorative miracles that can abound through the embodiment of the human-canine bond. However, it is important to understand that Gotta Dance! is NOT a story about canine freestyle. Rather, it is a courageous story of inner strength and survival, as Carolyn continues in a sense to dance for her life. Enduring her fears without relinquishing that important capacity to rejoice, she is buoyed by Rabbi Hillel's words, "I get up. I walk. I fall down. Meanwhile, I keep dancing."
Paralyzed due to childhood polio at the age of four years, and additionally diagnosed with a significant heart disorder, Carolyn has suffered much physical and psychological pain. By bonding with Rookie and helping him live life to the fullest, she has been able to tackle her own continuing challenges.
Tribute to Rookie / Canine Freestyle
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769 ratings | 196,952 views
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Figurines of Golden Retrievers

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Great Golden Retriever Art on eBay

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The Kid Tough digital Camera

Kids love to take pictures of their Goldens! A perfect gift!

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Top Golden Retriever Sites

Golden Retriever
A celebration of golden retriever dogs and sites.

Golden Retriever Books

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Golden Retriever Clubs in Europe

Golden Retriever Club in Belgium
De banden tussen Golden Retrievereigenaars aan te halen en de liefhebbers van de verschillende disciplines in de hondensport te helpen en te begeleiden bij het uitoefenen van hun hobby. Leden die graag een nestje willen fokken helpen met raad en daad. Nieuwe puppy eigenaars begeleiden bij de opvoeding en eventueel de africhting van hun Golden teneinde de mooie, goed opgevoede en/of afgerichte Golden te promoten als ideale hulp van de jager EN aangename huisgenoot, lief met baas en kinderen.
Golden Retriever Club Nederland (Netherlands)
Written in Dutch

Golden Retriever Coaster Set

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Golden Retriever, with DVD

Golden Retriever: Your Happy Healthy Pet

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A bonus DVD shows you that educating your Golden Retriever positively is easier and more fun than you think.

Sock-Slippers

NEW! Pair of Golden Retriever Slipper Socks - Great Gift for Dog Lover

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* Thick, fully cushioned sock
* 75% acrylic to wick away perspiration
* 25% stretch nylon for perfect fit and firm support
* Natural anti-bacterial yarn properties help inhibit bacterial growth
* Women Shoe Size: 6-11 or Men Shoe Size: 5-10

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Our beloved Golden Retriever (Tippa) passed away March 2008

Remembering Tippa:

Golden Retriever Kids Dark T-Shirt

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In Memory of Tippa who died March 2008

Precious Photographs of Tippa
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Remembering all Golden Retrievers

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This fabulous wall calendar is filled with wonderful photos of Golden Retriever puppies.

Golden Retriever Puppies 2011 Square 12X12 Wall

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Once you hold a Golden Retriever puppy in your arms, in a way you will never let it go. These adorable balls of fur will capture your heart and bring you enormous joy with their personality, beauty, and love.

Comforting toy for small children

Douglas Cuddle Toys Plush Golden Retriever Snuggler - 13 Inch

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# So soft and cuddly
# Sure to sooth your little one
# Snuggler is 13 inches long
# Machine washable;

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