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The English Cream Golden Retriever is the ideal family dog. They are loyal, energetic, and easily trained. Whitewater Kennel carefully selects each breeding to enhance the best traits of our championship bloodlines. Each of our dogs is part of our family and was selected both for their beauty and their personality. We hope you enjoy owning our puppies as much as we have enjoyed owning their parents. |
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Why own an English Cream Golden Retriever?
Golden Retrievers are usually compatible with children, adults, and are good with other dogs. Generally their friendly nature makes them poor guard dogs. Golden retrievers are often well bonded to their family and will protect them when necessary. Golden Retrievers are unlikely to attack, but they make good watch dogs, because they bark loudly when a stranger approaches. Golden Retrievers are particularly valued for their high level of sociability towards people, calmness, and willingness to learn. Because of this, they are commonly used as guide dogs, assistance dogs, and search and rescue dogs.
English Cream Goldens are easily recognized by their light cream-colored coats which sometimes appear white. This type is bigger-boned, shorter, with a more square head and/or muzzle. They are more common in Europe, so breeders of this type in America may import their dogs to improve bloodlines. A Golden Retriever of English breeding can have a coat color in the color range of all shades of gold or cream, but not including red nor mahogany.
Typically, Goldens are fairly unruly as puppies and may chew and retrieve everything in sight. However, once they reach maturity, Goldens remain active and fun-loving while developing an exceptionally patient demeanor as befits a dog bred to sit quietly for hours in a hunting blind. Golden Retrievers love to work. Other characteristics related to their hunting heritage are a size suited for scrambling in and out of boats and an inordinate love for water.
Another legacy from their hunting background, Golden Retrievers are exceptionally trainable due to their desire to please their handlers and excel in obedience trials. In fact, the first AKC Obedience Trial Champion was a Golden Retriever. They are also very competitive in agility and other performance events. However, harsh training methods frequently cause Goldens to “shut down,” therefore positive methods are a better way to train these dogs.
They are also noted for their intelligence. As the name suggests, the Golden Retriever loves to retrieve. Retrieving a thrown stick, tennis ball, or flying disc can keep a Golden occupied and entertained for hours, particularly if there is also water involved. Goldens tend to be very tolerant of boisterous children. However, if not properly trained, they may accidentally injure a child in play. As they age, they remain excellent friends and companions. They adore their owners and exhibit what can be described as unconditional love.
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