10 Golden Retriever Pros & Cons (New Owners Beware!)
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- Want to know what the main pros and cons of getting a Golden Retriever are?
Golden Retrievers are amazing dogs - I had to condense the list of pros because there are so many!
But the list of cons is what's important, especially if you're considering getting a Golden Retriever. Goldens are high-maintenance dogs, and the worst-case scenario is that you bring one home, realize they aren't a good fit for you, your family, and your lifestyle, and you have to abandon them.
So to prevent that from happening, here's a list of Golden Retriever pros and cons so you can make the right decision!
Have any questions about getting a Golden Retriever? Let me know down in the comments!
And if you want to see the 10 things I wish I knew before getting a Golden, watch this video next: • I Wish I Knew THIS Bef...
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i bought a bed for 700 dollars.... he slept on the cardboard box that it came in -_-
Pros: everything
Cons: they can't actually retrieve gold for you
My Golden and I liked this video.
yay!
I absolutely love my golden retriever Wrigley. Growing up, I loved miniature dachshunds so when I grew up and had the opportunity to have one of my own I had 4 lol. When my last one was about 10 a kid in my daughters 4H group and a litter of Golden’s. I made the mistake of taking my daughter to see them and you guessed it next thing I knew I was the proud owner of a Golden and a 5 pound mini Doxie. Well that was almost 11 years ago. My daughter grew up went to grad school, moved away and yep guess who got left with the dogs, cat, hamster and a 49 cent gold fish her now husband bought her their first semester of college which they left with me that was in 2015 and that fish grew into a 20 gallon tank and just passed away last December. Turns out it was a fancy goldfish with a lifespan of 20 to 30 years. All said and done, Wrigley will be 11 on the 11th of April 2023. He’s always by my side no matter where I am and yes that includes the bathroom if I don’t shut the door. I’m 66, live alone and he is truly my companion and saving grace. When my doxie passed away in 2015 I think He grieved the most. They snuggled together, slept together and did most everything as a team. We ended up buying him a stuffed dachshund toy which he proudly carries around in his mouth and gently lays his head across when he sleeps to this day. I can’t begin to imagine my life without a Golden Retriever. There are no words to express the joy they bring into your life if your willing to tolerate the hair, the constant reminder they need your love and reassurance a lot and if you don’t give it they’re quick to remind you. If you like getting up and down constantly because the door seems to be something they’re always standing on the wrong side of you are to dumb to install a doggie door 🤪 well then a Goldens the dog for you. All kidding aside a dread the day I must say goodby but for now I’m enjoying every single moment he blesses me with.
You hit the nail on the head! Everything you said was so,so right on. They ARE the best dogs in the world ! We have been lucky enough to own 3 over the years and they each added so much joy to our lives. They have a special spirit that reigns supreme in one’s life!
Goldens are the best!!
I'm watching this video with my almost 5 month old golden laying next to me. YEP, all true. She's always with me or my husband, if i'm not paying attention to her she'll go find something she shouldn't have and walk into my office with it in her mouth. Luckily she knows drop it. BUT she's the best, and I wouldn't trade her for anything! If I could, i'd have a whole pack of Goldens. Great video, and all of it is spot on!
A whole pack of Goldens sounds wonderful!
thank you so much for your videos! I just got my first dog, a golden which has always been my dream dog! she is amazing and smart and so laid back, but also insane with the biting! I thought I was doing something wrong but you've convinced me that she is absolutely just doing what golden puppies do.
They're a lot of work (especially as puppies), but more than worth it!
Same here; not feeling alone now because of your ability to tell the truth. Thank you!
Thanks so much! Getting a dog soon! Love watching your videos you help all the time
Congratulations!
Thank you! Enjoy your new dog!!
ThIs is what I love about them……they are almost always smiling
Greetings,thank you for your information.
Our second GR we were blessed to adopt required added costs of training, training tools, thyroid medication, Dasaquin and Free Flow Omega 3. Eventually, two neurological drugs and pain meds. Not including basic maintenance, his “extras” alone were close to $2,000/year.
Honestly love your optimism that it not be that way. I just have only found it with my one “tiny” dog brought to me the winter of 1978. Best to you and yours.
thanks for the help
you're welcome!
I’m on my 2nd Golden. The best breed hands down. Great video!
I agree!!
Once you go golden you don’t go back . ever since I had my first one when I was a kid he was really the best ever and the cutest ever. I’ve met other dog breeds but none compare. I’m planning on getting another in the future their like Oreos or Pringle chips lol you can’t have just one.
Haha agreed!
I don't own a dog, but I would say that Golden Retrievers are among the most pleasant dogs. So many other breeds are ugly, are agressive, hyperactive, bark and bite...
Golden’s can definitely bark and bite.
As long as you walk them minimum an hour per day they will let out some energy though.
Plenty of people doing 10-30 min walks and come home to their golden ripping up shoes and couch.
I don’t recommend goldens for couch potatoes.
They need daily exercise, puppies need to go out 3-5x per day.
When you said prices i was like OOF, i payed 5k for my lil angel and easily at least 2k in the 2 months I’ve had him with puppy set up, training, & vet.
Both training and day care can rack up prices very fast.
Not everyone has someone staying at home.
I personally work 25h/week or 5h/day so I need a doggy day care to take care of my future puppy while I work, because I live alone.
I can commit a lot of training for mental exercises and physically hiking for 1-2h per day.
Super excited to have a golden in 2025.
I have a Pointer and a Jack Russel. Doesn’t get much crazier than that 😂 Had a Border Collie before that. It was perfect, but got cancer at eight years old. My next one will probably be a golden, or an Australian Cobber. Or possibly a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling retriever. I live rural, and have a big fenced yard. In addition, all my dogs get two long walks every day. Come rain or shine. My oldest dog is 13 1/2 now. Haven’t skipped a single walk in her life.
"Smow smart" Xd haha cute
Pls make a video on how to profesionally train them even if a first time owner for free
thank you for the suggestion!
My half golden is a mamas girl she follows me everywhere😊
cute!
I love your videos! Oliver is a beautiful dog, just as your always told. Toby is my 3rd Golden Retriever, he is 11 years old and unfortunately was diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma back in May, we had his spleen removed and we were told he’d be gone in 1 to 3 months without chemo and with chemo he’d had 3 to 6 months. We opted for chemo as we were told the side effects aren’t as bad in dogs as humans and of course we want him around as long as possibly. Toby was supposed to have 5 chemo treatments, but each treatment resulted in worse side effects and the oncologist team opted to cease further chemo at this time. We had scans and X-rays done on Friday and thank goodness the news was the best we could have asked for, no signs of cancer at this time. Now we’re on a 2 month follow-up schedule. My advice to Golden Retrievers owners is to get good health insurance for your dog so that money doesn’t prevent you from getting the best possible care that they so deserve. People who don’t have Goldens question our judgment putting so much money and emotion into a terminal diagnosis. If you have ever owned a Golden, you should understand, the love is like no other dog I’ve ever owned. I rescued many dogs in my lifetime and have loved them, but I always wanted a Golden. I will never own any other dog breed, they are the best!!! Praying for a miracle for Toby.
We’ve had 3 goldens….and lost the last two to hemangiosarcoma. Ugly ugly ugly disease..so sneaky. I hope Toby is doing well! We are trying this again…10 week old puppy. We keep up to date on the Morris Foundation Study..trying to get the edge on the dreaded “H” . They are the best dogs ever!
@@cj9667 Unfortunately we lost Toby on August 25th we fought as hard as possible, but Hemangiosarcoma will always win. We’ve had 3 previous Goldens as well and now we have a 10 week old golden we named Kiva. She’s helping to mend our hearts. She is a distant relative of Toby’s and we can see similarities. Enjoy your new baby!
@@4merroad4man25 oh my god…so sorry to hear about Toby but you’re right about Hemangiosarcoma. Look into the Morris Foundation study…and you will see what the latest is…as in spaying time. Right now it’s after their first heat..and even better Ovarian sparing spay…which is newer and not all vets know. Best wishes with Kiva….they don’t ever replace but comfort your heart! Ours is teething…yours? 😩🤣
@@cj9667 I was just looking at The Morris Foundation. Thank you for telling me about that. I have read about the possible connection to early spay/neuter. We will definitely be putting off Kiva’s spay until she’s closer to two. I asked my vet about the ovary sparing spay, she’s not a fan she feels it leaves to much of a risk for mammary cancer. She’s been our vet for over 13 years, I really trust her but I’m going to read all the literature I can find about it. I don’t know if Kiva is teething or what but she sure likes to bite, not in a mean way, it’s when we’re playing and she gets super excited. I’ve tried everything trainers have suggested, so far leaving the room and turning my back on her seems to work best, but turning your back on a 10 week old puppy can be scary, so I only do it for a short time and keep looking over my shoulder to make sure she doesn’t get into anything.
@@4merroad4man25 Yes it’s very interesting and complex. Our vet thought that the later spaying would suffice…he would keep an eye on the mammary cancer…as that is an easier cancer to manage…whereas H is always deadly. Well…that didn’t work..she got H. No one here in AZ does the OSS procedure.
if goldens are considered puppies for life, then u haven't met the flatcoated retriever yet 😂
I've heard stories!
We had a flat coated retriever once, she was the sweetest thing ever. We adopted her not really knowing what she was. She was the last dog at adoption day, her foster said a lot of people shy away from black dogs, not sure why, she was beautiful, loving, kind and so, so sweet. We had her about 12 years, she estimated to be about 2 when we adopted her.
@@4merroad4man25 I think unfortunately it's a superstition thing. Like blackcats and all that. Black dogs look scary and the outer layer doesn't give the bottomlayer a change to get out
I'm gonna respect the cons, but go with the pros because we are collecting our golden pup in a few weeks!
I have 2. Golden ‘s one is my service dog , the other is my therapy dog he loves the special needs children.
Aw, they're the best!
It’s not going to cost $2,000 a year to have a Golden, unless you live at the vet.
oh I think he's including food and toys in that figure
golden puppys here cost around 1,000 euro from purebred breeders
@@tasteful9747 the Golden breeder I'm looking at lists her dogs between £2000-£2500 depending (€2340-€2925) so they're not cheap. Although I'm looking for one as a possible service/assistance dog prospect and she is the co owner/breeder for charity which helps people trains their own SD/ADs and one of her dogs is her son's SD for the same disability I have. So it works out perfectly
@@oliviadaly4795 and when exactly did i ask about that info tho. like genuinely asking
Not sure where you live, but $2,000 a year almost seems on the low side. $2,000 easy and that does not include the vet visits.