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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Introduction 1
  • Glossary of Dog Terms 3
  • Chapter One: Understanding Golden Retrievers 9
  • Facts About Golden Retrievers 10
  • Summary of Golden Retriever Facts 12
  • Golden Retriever Breed History 14
  • Types of Golden Retrievers 15
  • British Golden Retriever 16
  • American Golden Retriever 16
  • Canadian Golden Retriever 17
  • Chapter Two: Things to Know Before Getting a Golden Retriever 19
  • Do You Need a License? 20
  • How Many Golden Retrievers Should You Keep? 21
  • Do Golden Retrievers Get Along with Other Pets? 22
  • How Much Does it Cost to Keep a Golden Retriever? 23
  • What are the Pros and Cons of Golden Retrievers? 25
  • Pros for the Golden Retriever Breed 25
  • Cons for the Golden Retriever Breed 26
  • Chapter Three: Purchasing Your Golden Retriever 29
  • Where Can You Buy a Golden Retriever? 30
  • Adopting a Rescue Dog 31
  • U.K. Golden Retriever Rescues 32
  • How to Choose a Reputable Golden Retriever Breeder 33
  • Tips for Selecting a Healthy Golden Retriever Puppy 34
  • Puppy-Proofing Your Home 36
  • Chapter Four: Caring for Your New Golden Retriever 39
  • Ideal Habitat Requirements for Golden Retrievers 40
  • Supplies and Equipment to Have on Hand 41
  • Exercise Requirements for the Golden Retriever 43
  • Chapter Five: Meeting Your Golden Retriever’s Nutritional Needs 47
  • The Nutritional Needs of Dogs 48
  • Proteins 48
  • Carbohydrates 49
  • Fats 49
  • Vitamins and Minerals 49
  • Water 50
  • Daily Energy Requirements 50
  • How to Select a Quality Dog Food Brand 53
  • Dangerous Foods to Avoid 55
  • Chapter Six: Training Your Golden Retriever 57
  • Socializing Your New Golden Retriever Puppy 58
  • Housebreaking your Golden Retriever Puppy Using the Crate Training Method 59
  • Overview of Other Popular Training Methods 61
  • Chapter Seven: Grooming Your Golden Retriever 65
  • Recommended Tools to Have on Hand 66
  • Tips for Bathing Golden Retrievers 67
  • Tips for Grooming Your Golden 68
  • Brushing a Golden Retriever’s Coat 69
  • Trimming a Golden Retriever’s Fur 69
  • Other Grooming Tasks 71
  • Brushing Your Golden Retriever’s Teeth 72
  • Trimming Your Golden Retriever’s Nails 73
  • Cleaning Your Golden Retriever’s Ears 74
  • Chapter Eight: Breeding Your Golden Retriever 77
  • Basic Dog Breeding Information 78
  • Tips for Caring for the Pregnant Golden Retriever 81
  • Whelping Golden Retriever Puppies 83
  • Raising Healthy Golden Retriever Puppies 86
  • Chapter Nine: Showing Your Golden Retriever 89
  • Golden Retriever Breed Standard 90
  • American Golden Retriever 91
  • British Golden Retriever 93
  • Canadian Golden Retriever 94
  • Preparing Your Golden Retriever for Show 95
  • Chapter Ten: Keeping Your Golden Retriever Healthy 99
  • Common Health Problems Affecting Golden Retrievers 100
  • Cancer 101
  • Joint Conditions 106
  • Allergies 109
  • Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis (SAS) 110
  • Pigmentary Uveitis 111
  • Ear Infection 112
  • Obesity 113
  • Preventing Illness with Vaccinations 114
  • Golden Retriever Care Sheet 119
  • 1.) Basic Golden Retriever Information 120
  • 2.) Habitat Requirements 122
  • 3.) Nutritional Needs 123
  • 4.) Breeding Information 124
  • Index 127
  • Photo Credits 135
  • References 137

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