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20 Photos That Sum Up What It’s Like To Own A Golden Retriever

Written by: Dr. Katy Nelson

June 7, 2016

I was talking with a good friend of mine about what it was like to grow up with a Golden Retriever. “It’s like being right all the time,” he said. And he’s totally on the money. I mean, when you own a dog that’s this cute, this playful, and more loyal than Hodor to Bran, how can you go wrong?

1. First off, owning a Golden is like owning the cuddliest, most adorable teddy bear in the world.

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2. They’re super patient with babies.

"I love you too, tiny hooman"
“I love you too, tiny hooman”

3. And smart as all get out.

"Treats squared is MORE TREATS."
“Treats squared is MORE TREATS.”

4. Though sometimes you may question their choices.

"I mean you just mowed the lawn so perfectly, I HAD to roll around in it, ya know?"
“I mean you just mowed the lawn so perfectly, I HAD to roll around in it, ya know?”

5. They’re easy to train.
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6. And can be super helpful around the house.

"Ugh! Will these Lilacs ever bloom?"
“Ugh! Will these Lilacs ever bloom?”

7. Or at least try to be…
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8. They’re good at making friends with even the worst of enemies, too!

"I know you just scratched my face but...I forgive you"
“I know you just scratched my face but…I forgive you”

9. And can fall asleep in some pretty interesting places.
Sleeping Golden

10. They’re not very picky eaters

11. (Though they may be a bit adverse to lemons.)
Golden retriever tastes a lemon. - Imgur

12. Which means, sometimes they can get a bit…hefty.

"I will hereby be referred to as 'Hefty: Lord of the Seal Dogs'"
“I will hereby be referred to as ‘Hefty: Lord of the Seal Dogs'”

13. But that just means there is more belly to rub!
BellyRetriever

14. They’re quick with a smile.

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15. Even if it’s a slightly derpy one.
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16. Or a REALLY derpy one.
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17. And will always bring a smile to your face.

It's been demoted to Silver Retriever - Imgur
Goldy’s audition tape for AirBud: Golden Receiver didn’t really go as planned.

18. They’re incredibly playful.
TennisBall

19. And are called “retrievers” for a reason.

Retriever
“I’VE COME TO SAVE YOU HOOMAN!”

20. But best of all, they’re just all around sweethearts.
Sweetheart

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Written by: Dr. Katy Nelson

June 7, 2016

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