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To Find An English Cream Retriever For Sale Seek Out Local Breeders

By Lila Barry


Those seeking an English Cream Retriever for sale should contact local, trustworthy breeders. Ask to see documentation that the parents of any pup you might be considering purchasing has been screened for genetic problems. Some of these include eye disorders together with hip and elbow dysplasia. Reputable breeders will only breed from the healthiest dogs.

The golden retriever originated in Scotland. From the mid 18th century, hunting game and wildfowl were favored occupations of the aristocracy. Retrievers were needed to bring waterfowl back to their masters. They needed to be at home in the water because of the number of rivers and lakes. They also needed 'soft mouths' to bring back birds unscathed. Several different breeds were used in the development of the English retriever. It is easily trained as well as being active and powerful.

These dogs love the water and are of medium size. An adaptation to the watery conditions is the double coat. The inner coat is thick, keeping the dog insulated against both hot and cold conditions. The outer coat lies flat and is slightly wavy. It has good water-repellent qualities. These are kind, friendly dogs, suited to both town and country conditions. Their yard needs to be well-fenced. Sporting dogs like these are always looking for a scent to follow and are likely to wander off if they are not well-contained.

They are suited to a variety of occupations, many of which involve helping their human friends. Some are used as guide dogs for the blind. Others act as service dogs for the hearing impaired and for those in wheelchairs or otherwise incapacitated. Relatively new roles include providing companionship and supervision for autistic children or warning owners of an imminent epileptic attack. A person's low blood sugar levels can also be detected by trained retrievers. Other areas include search and rescue roles and drug detection.

The English retriever is thicker and sturdier than his American counterpart. The legs are not so long. The muzzle is wide and short. The tail is also shorter. The eyes are round and dark rather than triangular in shape. Males are a maximum of 24 inches at the shoulder.

The undercoat sheds twice yearly while the outer coat sheds small amounts year-round. The top coat should not be too long as this is a hindrance for dogs expected to retrieve from lakes and rivers. Regular grooming will lessen the amount shed. An occasional bath will be necessary too. Regular checking of the ears will reduce any incidents of infections.

As a family companion, they are ideal. Trusting and gentle, they are patient with young family members. They do require plenty of exercise as they are active and fun-loving. Dogs with a job to do are apt to overdo it and need to be watched for signs of exhaustion.

Because of their gentle, friendly nature, they do not make good guard dogs. They are very tolerant of other pets and often become surrogate mothers to any small animals or birds that need a motherly touch. Family pets easily become adept at agility and obedience trials. Being highly intelligent, they should be trained in a kindly manner. There is no need for harsh commands as they only wish to please. If seeking an English Cream Retriever for sale, look for a reputable breeder near you.




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