They love to be stroked, and adore attention, but don't yap or pester when you aren't giving them your full attention. Bitches make excellent mothers. They cheer you up and always tell you what they want. Easy to train. At 12 years old we are now encountering some health problems.
Retrievers sometimes have problems with their hips.
They love children and are only bad tempered when provoked. My Golden is my best friend for the past 7 years and is the greatest gift I have ever recieved. I am 20 years old and I receved him as preasent 7 years ago. He simply is the greatest friend I could have asked for. No matter what is wrong in my life or his he will show me love.