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About the Golden Retriever |
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History
The Golden Retriever is a native of Britain. It was developed in 1868 in Invernesshire by a Scottish landowner called Lord Tweedmouth. The dog is a cross between a Yellow Spaniel and the now extinct Tweed Water Spaniel. It was used as a working dog to retrieve game birds and hares, and was trained to pick up and carry the prey carefully in its mouth without marking it.
Golden Retrievers today are trained and adapted for many tasks, including drug detecting and guide dogs; they are also used to carry out specific tasks for the disabled.
The Golden Retriever as a pet
The Golden Retriever is one of the most popular dogs. It has a very gentle and affectionate nature. It is loyal and easy to train and handle. It is also a great family dog and very good with children. |
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Height:
51-61cms
Weight:
27-36kg
Lifespan:
13-15 yrs |
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Colour:
any shade of gold or cream |
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Coat:
Flat or wavy, dense with good water resistant undercoat. There should be feathering on the legs, tail and breechings. |
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Lawrence Slicker
Large Tender Care
The classic soft slicker brush. Light aluminium construction with cushioned pad for gentle grooming.
Made in England |
Sterling price: £4.50
Dollar price: $6.52 |
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Lawrence Shedder
Standard Size
Serrated stainless steel blade removes dead and loose hair.
Made in England |
Sterling price: £5.50
Dollar price: $7.97 |
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Braun-Wettberg Brush
Pure Bristle Standard
Using only pure bristle with a pneumatic rubber pad. All wood from managed forests. Made in Germany |
Sterling price: £6.25
Dollar price: $9.06 |
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Spratts Comb
No.72
22mm medium tooth comb. Made from solid brass with heavy duty chrome plating. Made in Sheffield, England |
Sterling price: £6.50
Dollar price: $9.42 |
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Mars Stripper
Coarse Tooth
The Mars 329 coarse tooth stripper, woth Bubinga wooden handle and stainless steel blade. Made in Germany |
Sterling price: £10.00
Dollar price: $14.50 |
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Grooming your Golden Retriever
Grooming requirements: Stripping is required where the coat becomes too thick and heavy using a stripping knife. The hair should be cut from underneath the pads, but not from between the toes. The coat should be brushed thoroughly on a regular basis with a soft brush. Brush the hair only in the direction it lies, then comb all the feathering through from the skin.
Tools required:
Slicker, bristle brush, comb and scissors, shedder for removing loose hair.
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