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      CanadianGoldens.com is now sporting an entirely new look, with many new features. You will have to register for a new account, and then you can set up your profile, upload an avatar, set up a photo album, post in the forum, and even set up your own dog blog!!
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      Looking to purchase a Golden Retriever puppy?
      sily swayed by the first cute pup you see, but I urge you to do some preliminary research before you decide on a breeder.
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      Thinking of getting a Golden Retriever??

      Well the photos are cute, the dogs look adorable, but Golden Retrievers are definitely not for everyone.

      Before you decide to adopt or purchase a golden, please consider the following:
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      Competitive Obedience demonstrates dogs' willingness, capabilities and enjoyment of working with and very closely with humans. In CKC obedience trials, the dog and handler complete a series of set exercises and attempt to score 170 or higher out of a possible 200. Your dog needs a CKC registration number to enter trials but can compete if spayed or neutered.
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      THE RAINBOW BRIDGE ridge connecting Heaven and Earth. It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many colours. ... ...

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      My first two Golden Retrievers have had more than their fair share of Hot Spots. Hopefully you are luckily enough to have a Golden Retriever who has never had own of these awful things, but if you do have a dog that is prone to them, or if you think your dog might have a hot spot, please read on:
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      Christmas can be a fun time when you are living with a Golden Retriever. Some dogs quickly learn how to open their own presents! Some people even hang up a stocking for their dog!rs:
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      Winter brings its own changes and challenges for our Golden Retrievers - or maybe more so for us!
      nd you are excited that you can put your paw towels away from your doors, you aren't too far away from bringing that towel back to wipe snow off their backs! And watch for the painful snowballs between their toes!

      Here are some winter tips and reminders:
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      The Canine Good Neighbour program was developed by the Canadian Kennel Club to identify and reward responsible, caring owners and their canine partners throughout Canada.

      The test is non-competitive and allows dog and handler to demonstrate confidence and control in 12 steps. It assesses the handler and dog's relationship, together with the handler's ability to control the dog. Dogs are evaluated on their ability to perform basic exercises as well as their ability to demonstrate good manners in everyday situations.
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      Thin of breeding your golden? There are so many things to consider, I'd like to take the opportunity to answer some of the common breeding questions here on this page. Please consider the following:
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      Not every family is suited for a puppy. There are many adult Golden Retrievers that are already house trained, have learned some obedience, and are ready for a new home!

      Rescue organizations rescue, evaluate, and re-home Golden Retrievers. They can be an excellent alternative to purchasing a puppy from a breeder. Rescue organizations evaluate the dogs they take in, and carefully screen potential homes to make sure a good match is made.
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      Whether you are picking up a new puppy, moving across the country, going on vacation, or heading off the National... ...


      You are still in shock. It's been a week already and still you sit and stare at that beautiful brown rosette with "WCI"... ...


      Woo Hoo! You've passed your very first Working Certificate (WC) test, you are now the proud owner of "Toller WC", ah... ...


      There you are at your very first Working Certificate test, your number comes up and you run your dog, you are elated,... ...


      The breeder of your pup talked about all the field titles his dogs had - field events that tested the dogs natural... ...

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      BACK: The portion of the topline between the loin and the withers. CROUP: The muscular area above and around where... ...