The Ever Fun Loving And Loyal Golden Retriever

By Carol Fox


This domesticated creature is known to be mans best friend and perhaps it really is. Pets are now recognized as extended family members. More than just guarding the home and hearth and often times serving as a sort natural early warning device, this animal is very loyal to its master. Like humans, it belongs to the animal kingdom and is classified as a mammal. There are different breeds of dogs and if you are interested in having a special one, visit Yellow English Labrador Breeders.

Ancient peoples placed on record by way of cave paintings and drawings, the taming of wild animals to serve mans purpose. These were of the gentle type that easily gave in to be controlled by humans. Most were harnessed to do work in the fields, to drag carts, and to carry heavy burdens. An example is an ox which did most of the field plowing and other tasks.

One important milestone in human history is the domestication of wild creatures. This bought about the increase in available food resources. As man tamed such animals as the goat, the cow, and the sheep, provisions for the growing population increased exponentially. These are all well documented in ancient texts as can be found in folklore and religious recounting.

There really is no historical record as to when dogs were tamed or how they earned their keep in a mans life. Folklore tells of a story that it began when a wild dog that was injured was left by its pack. The creature which was still very much alive found its way near the shack of a man. Taking a pity on the state the creature was in, the man fed it and nursed it back to health and since then the bond between dog and man has never been so solid.

How the breed came into existence. This type of dog is very popular in present times. During the early days this breed as better known as the Saint Johns dog. The original color was a light shade of brown and early breeds had coats that glittered like gold. This gave rise to the name of a golden retriever. It was only later the word golden was replaced by the word yellow on the premise that gold is actually not a color.

This type is not very large. They are however gifted with keen eyesight and smell making them very popular with game hunters. It is very intelligent and can easily learn to follow the cue of the hunters making them very adept at finding and retrieving shot game fowl. Since they are very good sniffers they are often used by law enforcement personnel to hunt down escapees or to identify illegal substances and explosives.

Retrievers are a pleasant, kind and are well known as even keeled in temperament. It is a very excellent home companion. It can easily get along with other animals, and even with children. They are full of fun and are always active and curious about things. It is advisable to train them on a leash while still very young. This is the only breed who seems to be obsessed with retrieving objects.

The life of a dog is bound to humans, that is in the modern setting. These creatures have been a boon to mankind in more ways than one. It really is bound by human activity. It eats, sleep, have fun just like their human owners do. So close have they become to humans that it really is now very common for owners to bring to the veterinarian in times of sickness.

A dog sometimes just cannot be one. It is funny and enjoyable to watch this creature trying to become like their masters. Their loyalty to humans is unique among the animal kingdom making it the most beloved pet of all time. It knows how to project sorrow over a loss of someone, It knows how to project excitement and fun during times among children.




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