Family Dogs
In the Family Dog Breed Center you will find a comprehensive list of the dog breeds that make great family dogs. If you have a family with children and you are looking for a family dog, this is the center for you. Here, you can learn about all the important family dog breed characteristics including physical description, personality and trainability, potential health issues, historical information, and much more.
Family dogs vary in size, appearance, activity needs, and temperaments such as the Labrador Retreiver, and the Norwich Terrier.
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Featured Family Dogs
Featured Family Dog - Golden Retreiver
Overview
The Golden Retriever, one of the most popular family dogs of the last 100 years, is a breed in the Sporting Group. Known for their friendly, loyal, loving, and outgoing personality, the Golden Retriever is the perfect dog breed for families. The Golden Retriever was recognized by the AKC in 1925 and AKC approved in 1981.
The average Golden Retriever stands 22 to 24 inches high at the shoulders and weighs between 55 and 75 pounds (the females are usually lighter and smaller than the males). Their beautiful silky and feathery coat should be brushed daily, and they need occasional bathing. Their floppy ears should be cleaned regularly as well.
Temperament
The Golden Retriever is the classic family companion. They are obedient, playful, intelligent, well-mannered, great with kids, and kindly to strangers. They are good watchdogs, but make lousy guard dogs as they love people far too much to be effective. Golden Retrievers are always at the top of their obedience classes and are often the champions of sporting competitions. Hunters find them to be reliable bird dogs, and their keen sense of smell and desire to work alongside people makes them sought-after narcotics sniffers. Golden Retrievers need people and are best suited for large, active families.
Golden Retriever
Quick Facts
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Weight: 55-75 lbs
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Height: 22-24 in
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Coat: Beautiful, silky, feathery
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Temperament: Friendly, loyal, loving
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Lifespan: 10-12 years