Golden Retriever
Friendly, gentle and eager to please, Golden Retrievers are one of the most popular family dogs. They love swimming, playing fetch and being with people.
A friendly guide to dogs
Dogs have lived alongside people for thousands of years. Today there are more than 300 breeds, from tiny Chihuahuas to giant Great Danes, and every one of them needs care, exercise and love.
Meet the breeds
Friendly, gentle and eager to please, Golden Retrievers are one of the most popular family dogs. They love swimming, playing fetch and being with people.
Small, curious and full of energy, Beagles were bred to follow a scent. Their noses are so good that some work at airports, sniffing luggage for hidden food.
Often called the smartest breed, Border Collies were bred to herd sheep. They need lots of exercise and games that keep their busy minds working.
Whatever the breed, a happy dog depends on a few basics:
Millions of dogs enter animal shelters in the United States every year. Many are already house-trained and ready to love a new family.
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