Posts tagged "golden retriever"

Ditte the Dog - Cute Pet of the Day

by Paw Nation Staff (Subscribe to Paw Nation Staff's posts): Sep 19th 2011 9:00AM Filed Under: Dogs, Cute Pet of the Day

Name: Ditte

Location: Denmark

Age: 7

Breed: Golden retriever

Favorite Toy: Teddy bear

Favorite Treat: Liver bites

Likes: The beach, swimming, long walks, playing with her best friend Marie (a Labrador)

Dislikes: Thunder and fireworks

Fun Fact: Ditte loves to watch sunsets by the sea.

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Corgi Puppies' First Outdoor Adventure

by Paul Ciampanelli (Subscribe to Paul Ciampanelli's posts): Sep 8th 2011 3:00PM Filed Under: Dogs, Funny Animal Videos

Did you ever see something so darn cute that it makes you want to punch holes in the wall? Maybe that's just me. Those are my issues. But if you are like me that way, prepare to lose your security deposit.

This litter of corgi puppies are outside for the first time since they were born. All that green grass? This is the first time they've ever seen it, the first time they've felt that fresh soil beneath their little corgi feet. It's a pretty great feeling, you can tell. Those corgis are pretty happy. You know who's not happy? Me, when that interloping golden retriever bumbles into frame at the 1:35 mark. Get out of there, old dog! It's puppy time!

Murphy the Dog - Cute Pet of the Day

by Paw Nation Staff (Subscribe to Paw Nation Staff's posts): Jul 14th 2011 8:00AM Filed Under: Dogs, Cute Pet of the Day

Golden Retriever dog picture djtippietoes, Flickr

Cute Pet Name: Murphy

Location: Atlanta, Ga.

Age: 4

Dog Breed: Golden retriever

Favorite Toys: Scooby-Doo stuffed animal.

Favorite Treat: Pita bread.

Likes: Belly rubs, long walks, smelly things.

Dislikes: Riding in the car.

Fun Fact: Murphy was a rescue dog from Adopt a Golden Atlanta.

Weird Quirks: Murphy doesn't want to go in the backyard unless he can take his favorite stuffed animal with him.

Congratulations to our submitter, djtippietoes. If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool!

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Hank and DJ - Cute Pet of the Day

by Paw Nation Staff (Subscribe to Paw Nation Staff's posts): May 17th 2011 8:00AM Filed Under: Dogs, Cute Pet of the Day

kraM on Flickr

Cute Pet Name: Hank (foreground), DJ (background)

Location: Brisabane, Queensland, Australia

Age: 7

Dog Breed: Golden retriever

Favorite Toy: Hank's favorite is a toy duck. DJ's favorite is a toy giraffe.

Favorite Treat: Both love chicken necks as a treat.

Likes: Water, wrestling with each other, and cuddling.

Dislikes: The vacuum cleaner.

Weird Quirks: Hank has very distinct wiggle; he almost bends in half when he is excitedly shaking his tail. DJ is pretty normal, no real quirks.

Fun Fact: We rescued DJ in 2008 and Hank in 2010, but later found out they were born 13 days apart. (Hank is older of the two.)

Congratulations to our submitter, kraM on Flickr. If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool!

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Lymphoma in Dogs: What You Need to Know as a Dog Owner

by Dan Gibson (Subscribe to Dan Gibson's posts): Apr 13th 2011 11:17AM Filed Under: Dogs, Pet Health, Ask A Vet

My name is Randy, Flickr

Lymphoma is a type of cancer that originates from an important part of the body's immune system called the lymph. As part of a Paw Nation series providing background about the medical problems your pet may suffer, we spoke to Dr. Teva Stone, veterinarian in northern Colorado to get some insights about the condition. You should always consult your veterinarian before giving medication or supplements to your pet.

What are the signs my dog has lymphoma?
The signs of lymphoma will greatly depend on where the cancer is and how advanced the disease is. Clinical signs that all forms of lymphoma may have are: anorexia (loss of appetite), lethargy, and weight loss. More specific signs will be associated with the body system it is affecting. Symptoms of gastrointestinal lymphoma may be vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort. Mediastinal lymphoma (respiratory and neck) may present coughing, difficulty swallowing or breathing, and exercise intolerance. Signs of nodal lymphoma are enlarged lymph nodes throughout the body.

Air Force Captain and Her Dog Reunite

by Eliot Glazer (Subscribe to Eliot Glazer's posts): Apr 13th 2011 7:00AM Filed Under: Dogs, Funny Animal Videos

We always tear up when we see service men and woman return home to their loved ones. The emotions on both sides can be overwhelming and the family in this video is no different.

Molly, an 8-year-old golden retriever, has clearly been missing her mama, an Air Force Captain, who's been stationed in Afghanistan. This is their airport reunion.

Ear Mites in Dogs: What You Need to Know as a Dog Owner

by Nia J Stanley (Subscribe to Nia J Stanley's posts): Apr 11th 2011 10:08AM Filed Under: Dogs, Pet Health, Ask A Vet

santanartist, Flickr

Ear mites are a somewhat common affliction for dogs. As part of a Paw Nation series providing background about the medical problems your pet may suffer, we spoke to Dr. Lawrence Gerson, graduate of the University of Pittsburgh Veterinary School and founder of the Point Breeze Veterinary Clinic in Pittsburgh.

What are the signs that my dog has ear mites?
When a dog has ear mites, their ears will have a dark, waxy appearance.

How common are ear mites in dogs?
Ear mites in dogs aren't terribly common. You might find them in kennel dogs or in strays.

Butters the Golden Retriever - Cute Pet of the Day

by Paw Nation Staff (Subscribe to Paw Nation Staff's posts): Apr 6th 2011 9:00AM Filed Under: Dogs, Cute Pet of the Day

Golden Retriever puppy dog picture karlkennedy26, Flickr

Cute Pet Name: Butters

Location: Wicklow, Ireland

Age: 9 months

Dog Breed: Golden retriever

Favorite Toy: A pig that oinks when he chews it.

Favorite Treat: Dental sticks.

Likes: Long walks, especially when his owners let him run off-leash in the forest. It's his favorite place. He also loves playing football in the garden and having fun with the neighbor's two Labradors.

Dislikes: When his owners leave him for a few hours, but they are considering getting him a friend to help out with this.

Weird Quirk: He chases his tail when he wants attention.

Fun Fact: He loves children and becomes glued to the TV when he hears them on it.

Congratulations to our submitter, karlkennedy26. If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool.

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Cute Pet of the Day - December 08, 2010

by Paw Nation Staff (Subscribe to Paw Nation Staff's posts): Dec 8th 2010 9:00AM Filed Under: Dogs, Cute Pet of the Day

Golden Retriever dog picture
Ingrid0804, Flickr

Name: Ditte

Location: Denmark

Age: 6 years

Dog Breed: Golden Retriever

Favorite Toy: Tennis ball.

Favorite Treat: Dried fish.

Likes: The beach.

Dislikes: Fireworks.

Fun Fact: Ditte is a supermodel. When I get the camera she starts posing. I don't have to tell her sit or stay.

Congratulations to our submitter, Ingrid0804. If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool!

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Cute Pet of the Day - October 27, 2010

by Paw Nation Staff (Subscribe to Paw Nation Staff's posts): Oct 27th 2010 9:00AM Filed Under: Dogs, Cute Pet of the Day

Golden Retriever picture cute pet of the day FurBabyLuv, Flickr

Names: Cheyenne

Age: 6

Breed: Golden Retriever/Shepherd/Chow Mix

Favorite Treats: Too many to say!

Likes: Playing with our other dogs, Star and Zeke; enjoying long walks in the park; playing in the river; playing fetch.

Lost and Found: In 2007 Cheyenne went missing for five months after escaping from a groomer's open window while we were not there. We searched in every way imaginable for her for the entire five months, until she was finally found and reunited with us. Her story was recently featured in our local newspaper.

Congratulations to our submitter, FurBabyLuv. If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool!

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Puppy Video - Golden Retriever Puppies Swarm Delighted Kid

by Eliot Glazer (Subscribe to Eliot Glazer's posts): Oct 5th 2010 3:00PM Filed Under: Funny Animal Videos

At 10 years old, William Lavinger has fulfilled the dreams of many a dog lover. As you can see in this funny video, he successfully inserted himself into a kiddie pool actually brimming with golden retriever puppies. Lavinger is crawled over and kissed endlessly by 14 gorgeous pups, and naturally, his response is nothing but sheer delight and laughter.

Dare we say, our cup runneth over with jealousy? Never have we wanted to trade places with a little kid so badly. Like the movie "Big," but instead of waking up in a bunk bed with Mercedes Ruehl yelling from downstairs, it's a kiddie pool filled with puppies and the sound of nothing but adorable yelps and the smell of puppy breath.

Cute Pet of the Day - September 28, 2010

by Paw Nation Staff (Subscribe to Paw Nation Staff's posts): Sep 28th 2010 9:00AM Filed Under: Dogs, Cute Pet of the Day

Cute Pet of the Day September 28, 2010 Bella and Tilly "The Dynamic Maltese Duo", Flickr

Name: Libby

Location: Lake City, Fla.

Age: 1

Dog Breed: Golden Retriever

Favorite Treat: Liver snacks.

Favorite Toy: Laser light.

Likes: Playing fetch.

Dislikes: When her food bowl is empty!

Human-Like Qualities: Libby enjoys playing for hours on end, swimming and snoozing in the recliner when she doesn't get caught!

Skills: Libby is an AKC Canine Good Citizen and an active member of the Caring K-9's Therapy Dog team.

Congratulations to our submitter, Bella and Tilly "The Dynamic Maltese Duo". If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool!

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Cute Pet of the Day - September 27, 2010

by Paw Nation Staff (Subscribe to Paw Nation Staff's posts): Sep 27th 2010 9:00AM Filed Under: Dogs, Cute Pet of the Day

Cute Pet of the Day September 27, 2010 Jack Russel and Goldie Lab
Venusfreak1, Flickr

Names: Cha Cha (on the left) Sam (on the right)

Location: Omaha, Neb.

Ages: Cha Cha is 5 and Sam is 6

Breeds: Jack Russell and Goldie/Lab

Favorite Treats: Peanut butter frozen inside a Kong toy, or homemade frozen peanut-butter/yogurt pops.

Favorite Toy: Ultimate Ring tug toy.

Likes: Walks and smoothies on Sunday!

Dislikes: Cameras, cell phones and dust mops.

Weird Quirks: Sam likes to gather all his toys in one spot and check to see that they are all present and accounted for. Cha Cha likes to sleep in a basket in the closet, buried under a pile of clothing.

Congratulations to our submitter, Venusfreak1. If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool!

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How Much Do You Know About Golden Retrievers?

by Paw Nation Staff (Subscribe to Paw Nation Staff's posts): Sep 24th 2010 3:00PM Filed Under: Dogs, Meet the Breeds

Golden Retrievers are some of the most popular dogs in the country, according to the American Kennel Club, but even longtime fans of the dogs don't necessarily know all about golden's breeding and history. We asked dog breeder and trainer Chris Miele of Cross Creek Goldens, to tell us what he loves most about the dog and to put our knowledge to the test.

"For me, they are the ideal dog. They have a wonderful sense of play, a fun sense of humor and they set a perfect example for us on how to behave," Miele tells Paw Nation. Think you've got the goods on goldens? Take our quiz to find out!

How Well Do You Know Golden Retrievers?

Who originated the breed in Scotland in the 1860s?

Local fisherman, tired of birds stealing their fish
Lord Tweedmouth and his wavy-coated retriever
Gentlemen hunters, looking for companions
Sir Goldsmith and his wild dogs

Why was the breed developed?

To herd small livestock
To be guard dogs
To be lapdogs for hair fetishists
To be hunting dogs that could live with a family

What is a key characteristic of the breed?

Friendly temperament
Beautiful coats
Reliable retrieving
Trainability
All of the above

According to AKC Registration Statistics, how popular are Golden Retrievers?

Golden Retrievers thrive on:

Interaction with their owners
Moderate amounts of exercise
Having private time to themselves
All of the above

Which president had a Golden Retriever named Liberty?

John Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
Gerald Ford
Abraham Lincoln

What is the breed's average life expectancy?

7-8 years
10-12 years
14-16 years
19-20 years

Learn more about your favorite breeds at the upcoming Meet the Breeds event in New York City on October 16–17. For more information, visit MeetTheBreeds.com.

Cute Pet of the Day - September 7, 2010

by Paw Nation Staff (Subscribe to Paw Nation Staff's posts): Sep 7th 2010 9:00AM Filed Under: Dogs, Cute Pet of the Day

Cute Pet of the Day September 7, 2010 jodidb, Flickr

Name: Baloo

Breed: Golden Retriever

Location: Gainesville, Fla.

Age: 10

Favorite Toy: Lots of ropes.

Likes: Anything that can be thrown.

Dislikes: When his poodle sibling jumps on his face.

Interesting Fact: Baloo is very scared of lightning and thunder. When there is any hint of a storm at all, he squeezes through the cat door and hides in the cat room so they can protect him.

Congratulations to our submitter, jodidb. If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool!

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