If you have been doing your research to try and find out what type of dog breed that you should get for your household, the chances are very good that the Golden Retriever has been a solid contender. This is a breed of dog that is very outgoing and the perfect pet to have if you are looking for one that just loves people. A Golden just loves to be with other people, around their human family or just part of the group. Because they love attention, it is easy to spoil such a dog and make it just as though they are a true part of your family.

When selecting any pet, you should take your household and your lifestyle into consideration. For example, if you happen to travel a lot or you work outside of the home for long hours each day, this may not be the right pet for your household. If you are home a lot of the time, or there is at least someone who is home for the majority of the day, then you might find that a Golden Retriever will be the perfect fit for your family.

A popular dog breed, the Golden Retriever will do well with families that have kids of all ages. As a matter of fact, children are great because the Golden needs to have a good bit of exercise each and every day to stay healthy. Whether it comes from walks or playing in the yard, you will want to make sure that you can give your pet at least a half an hour two times per day where they are able to exercise and get moving. With owner interaction and play, you will find that a Golden is just going to adore running around and having a good time with their human counterparts.

Depending on the size of your yard, you will want to invest in a fence that can keep your dog contained and safe. Such an investment might be costly initially, however this will make for the perfect area for your new pet to be able to run around and get plenty of exercise. Even a senior Golden Retriever is known to enjoy getting out a couple of times per day to run, play catch, take a brisk walk and more.

Keep in mind if you are considering a Golden Retriever for a family dog, you will be looking at approximately $300 to $500 or more per year for feeding expenses and then another $250 or so a year in veterinarian bills. Of course, you then have other expenses such as grooming supplies, toys, leashes and much more that will come along with any dog breed. Once you take all of this information into consideration and it all sounds good, you should be ready to get in touch with a reputable breeder for a Golden Retriever.