Relates the history of Golden Retrievers from the 1800s to today and describes their roles as hunting dogs, guide and rescue dogs, therapy dogs, and pets.
everything about purchase, care, nutrition, and behavior
Sucher, Jaime J
2000
Explains how to select and care for a golden retriever, covering such topics as housing, supplies, nutrition, training, behavior, health care, puppy care, and breeding.
Tells how a golden retriever is trained as a service dog, to help someone who has trouble moving their arms or legs, and later as a guide dog for a man who cannot see.
Merlin, Parker's new golden retriever, is the perfect pet, but it turns out that Merlin is so fond of Parker that he escapes he crate and yard to follow Parker every time he leaves.
"An introduction to Golden Retrievers and Other Sporting Dogs, presented in a highly illustrated, question and answer format. Features include fun facts, glossary, resource list, index, and scientific classification list"--Provided by publisher.
Mandy Hope, a girl who helps her parents at the Animal Ark Veterinary Clinic, is shocked to find a very pregnant golden retriever abandoned outside the clinic and determines to find the owner before the puppies arrive.