Golden Labrador Facts
It’s a well known fact by dog lovers everywhere: that dogs of mixed breeds make the best pets. For unknown reasons, mixed breed dogs always seem to get the best characteristics of each breed, and none or few of the health problems of either breed. Golden retrievers and labrador retrievers are two of the most popular breeds of dog in the United States, and golden labradors are a hybrid of these two popular breeds. Many people adopt these wonderful companions from golden labrador rescue groups or from their local animal shelters, and find that they do indeed have the best characteristics of both breeds.
In any dog of mixed breeding, to find out what its temperament will be like, you need to look at the temperament of the breeds that were crossed. The labrador retriever is a hunting dog, which suits his personality characteristics of being friendly, playful, energetic, quick learning, responsive, and intelligent. Golden retrievers are also hunting dogs, and share many characteristics with the labrador; goldies are friendly, intelligent, playful and responsive. Both breeds are eager to please, and make wonderful family dogs due to these characteristics. Because of these this, they are ideal if your family is looking to adopt. They can be found both in your local shelter, and with golden labrador rescue groups; as they are friendly and eager to please, they will fit in with new families very quickly.
Golden Labradors generally have wonderful temperaments, as both breeds they come from have great personalities. Unfortunately, many of these great dogs end up in animal pounds - the lucky ones end up in golden labrador rescue shelters. Sometimes, it is because owners of purebred females of either breed don’t want to deal with mixed litters, which is unfortunate, because golden Labradors are such great animals. In fact, golden labs are frequently used as guide animals for the handicapped - because they are so incredibly friendly and intelligent, they make perfect assistance dogs.
So, if you are looking to adopt a great companion dog for your family, you can’t get much better than the golden lab. Friendly, energetic, and playful, he or she will be a loyal and loving member of your family for years. Please remember to spay or neuter your new companion - there are enough dogs out there looking for loving homes.
