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Golden Retriever Puppies for Sale near St. Augustine, FL
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Breed profile
About the Golden Retriever
- Great with kids
- Active breed
- Alert watchdog
The Golden Retriever derives its ‘retriever’ name from its ability to retrieve shot game without any damage as a result of its soft mouth. It is a large-sized gun dog used in retrieving shot waterfowl during hunting and shooting parties. The Golden retriever tends to mature slowly and maintains its puppy-like personality even after it’s grown. Discover more about our Golden Retriever puppies for sale below!
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The Golden Retriever is a beloved breed known for its friendly disposition and unwavering loyalty. Originating in Scotland during the mid-19th century, these dogs were developed to retrieve game from both water and land, making them exceptional companions for hunting enthusiasts. Your future Golden Retriever is more than just a dog; they become a cherished member of the family, thriving in homes with children and showing remarkable compatibility with other pets, including cats. Their affectionate nature and gentle temperament make them a fantastic choice for families looking for a fun, devoted, and loving companion.
With a moderate energy level, Golden Retrievers require regular exercise to keep them healthy and happy. Daily walks, playtime at the park, or even swimming sessions are excellent ways to meet their activity needs. While they enjoy outdoor adventures, they also have a calm side, making them adaptable to the family’s lifestyle. However, these dogs do best in homes where they can receive attention and companionship rather than spending long hours alone.
Grooming is straightforward, with a weekly brushing recommended to manage their shedding and keep their beautiful golden coat looking its best. Their friendly demeanor often leads to a moderate barking tendency, which can be easily managed with proper training. Speaking of training, Golden Retrievers are exceptionally intelligent and eager to please, making them one of the easiest breeds to train. Whether you are considering a furry friend to help you stay active or a loving companion to enrich your home, a Golden Retriever from Petland Jacksonville, Florida, could be the perfect fit for your family.
- Exercise
- 60 min a day
What a Golden Retriever is like
Typical for the breed — individual puppies vary. Higher is simply more of that trait, not better or worse.
Temperament
- Affection Devoted
- Playfulness Always game
- With strangers Never met a stranger
- Territorial Relaxed
- Prey drive Moderate
Family & other pets
- Young children Excellent
- Older children Excellent
- Other dogs Loves other dogs
- Cats Usually fine
Energy & exercise
- Energy Very high
- Mental stimulation High
Training
- Trainability Eager to please
- Intelligence Exceptional
- Stubbornness Biddable
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Care & upkeep
- Drooling Some
- Barking Moderate
Home life
- Apartment living Prefers a house
- Time alone A few hours
- Cold weather Comfortable
- Warm weather Average
A good match for
- First-time owners Ideal first dog
- Senior owners Good
- Running partner Excellent
- Hiking Excellent
- Therapy work Excellent
- Guarding Alert
Living with a Golden Retriever
Breed History
The Golden Retriever is believed to have originated from the Russian tracker dog which has now gone into extinction.
It has its origin from Scotland, United Kingdom and originally bred in Scotland in the mid-19th century. As of then, wildfowl hunting was a quite popular sport amongst the Scottish elite.
The retriever breeds as of then were inadequate in retrieving the games from both land and water and as a result, the best water spaniels as at then were crossed with existing retrievers which is how the Golden Retriever came to being.
Temperament
The Golden Retriever is best described as a kind, friendly and confident which is why it makes a really good family pet. It also has an eagerness to always please its family. In addition, it is a very active and fun-loving animal with a well-mannered temperament.
Environment
This breed is well suited to rural environments and homes that have yards, it can also easily adapt to a cold environment because it possesses a lot of hair.
Although it loves the outdoor life, it still remains a family dog that requires regular family interaction. The Golden Retriever can do well both indoor and outdoor if it is properly trained and stimulated.
Exercise
A Golden Retriever requires exercise at least twice a day in order to avoid boredom and hence destructiveness. Golden Retrievers in a working field will require more exercise than non-working Retrievers but on average, the Golden Retriever should be exercised for at least one hour twice a day.
Grooming
This breed requires regular baths and grooming, in order to prevent ear infection, it needs its ears cleaned regularly. With frequent grooming, the amount of hair shed by the Golden Retriever is minimized. However, excess shedding in the Golden Retriever is an indication of an underlying health issue.
Our Golden Retriever puppies for sale come from either USDA licensed commercial breeders or hobby breeders with no more than 5 breeding mothers. USDA licensed commercial breeders account for less than 20% of all breeders in the country.
The unregulated breeders who are selling outside of the USDA regulations and without a license are what we consider to be “Puppy Mills.” We are committed to offering Golden Retriever puppies who will grow up to become important members of your family. We only purchase puppies from the very best sources, and we stand behind every puppy we sell.
Caring for a Golden Retriever
- Grooming
- Weekly brushing
- Grooming cost
- Low
- Monthly food
- Average
- Outdoor space
- A yard is recommended
- Allergy friendly
- Not considered hypoallergenic
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Getting to Petland Jacksonville from St. Augustine
- Where they are
- Petland Jacksonville
- Call or text
- (904) 330-0152
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Golden Retriever FAQs
Common questions from families in St. Augustine
How big can the Golden Retriever get?
A healthy male Golden Retriever weighs between 65 to 75 pounds while growing up to 23 to 24 inches tall. A female weighs between 55 to 65pounds and can grow up to 21.5 to 22.5 inches tall.
How long does it take a Golden Retriever to reach its full size?
For Golden Retrievers, full physical maturity takes one to two years. Once this is attained, its bones become fully grown and can perform the same amount of physical exercise as an adult dog.
Do Golden Retrievers smell?
Golden Retrievers often smell bad because of its thick water-resistant coat. You can, however, maintain its cleanliness to control its bad odor.
How can you keep a Golden Retriever healthy?
There are several ways to keep this dog healthy few of which are high-quality food, providing it with plenty of clean and freshwater, developing a good feeding schedule, etc.
Where are the Golden Retriever puppies?
Every Golden Retriever puppy we list is at, or on its way to, Petland Jacksonville. Come meet them in person, or call or text and we'll send photos and videos.
How much does a Golden Retriever puppy cost near St. Augustine, FL?
The price of a Golden Retriever puppy varies with lineage, coat color and age. Call or text Petland Jacksonville for current pricing on our available Golden Retrievers. We also offer financing options for those who prefer to pay over time.
Are your Golden Retrievers health tested?
Our Golden Retrievers receive health screenings and come with up-to-date vaccinations and their health records. Ask us about the health guarantee and any testing that applies to the one you are interested in.
Can I meet a Golden Retriever before deciding?
Yes — visit us at Petland Jacksonville to meet the Golden Retriever puppies in person before you decide. We also offer video calls if you can't make the trip.
What is included when I take home a Golden Retriever?
Every Golden Retriever goes home with up-to-date vaccinations, deworming and their health records. Contact us for the full list of what is included with the one you are interested in.
Ready to meet your Golden Retriever?
Call or text Petland Jacksonville and we will send photos and videos of the Golden Retriever puppy we have today — or come meet it in person.
