Got a question? Post it in a comment.
Question: How good are golden Retrievers at agility?
Answer: Pretty darn good. The following chart ranks different agility dog breeds according to AKC statistics (wins, etc).
- border collie
- Australian Shepherd
- Shetland Sheepdog
- Golden Retriever
- Labrador Retriever
- Belgian Tervuren
- Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
- jack russell terrier
- Belgian Malinois
- Flat-Coated Retriever
- Australian Cattle Dog
- Pembroke Welsh Corgi
- german shepherd dog
- Doberman Pinscher
- Canaan Dog
- English Springer Spaniel
- Standard Poodle
- belgian sheepdog
- Papillon
- Miniature Schnauzer
You'll notice that once we get past the herding breeds (who are naturals at agility), Golden Retrievers come in at the top. They are very intelligence and trainable (depending on the source – either 3rd or 4th in obedience overall), althletic, and their size is not too large to become a hindrance (Labradors are generally bulkier and therefore slower in general).
I've included two videos of Golden Retrievers performing agility runs. You'll notice a long stride and good jumping/climbing ability. The turns are not as tight and seem bit clumsier than your average Border Collie, but that probably does not affect total course times all that much. Both Golden Retrievers seem to be having great fun, though! (And that's a huge part of agility).
Bestsellers and Hot Products
Squishmallows 20-Inch Wendy Frog Pet Bed - Small Ultrasoft Official Squishmallows Plush Pet Bed
$34.99 (as of June 1, 2023 01:24 GMT -06:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
PEDIGREE Small Dog Complete Nutrition Small Breed Adult Dry Dog Food Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor Dog Kibble, 3.5 lb. Bag
22% Off
YJGF Back Seat Extender for Dogs,Dog Car Seat Cover for Back Seat Bed Inflatable for Car Camping Air Mattress,Dog Hammock for Car Travel Bed,Non Inflatable Car Bed Mattress for Car SUV Truck (Black)
$139.77 (as of June 1, 2023 02:01 GMT -06:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Blink Mini Pan-Tilt Camera | Rotating indoor plug-in smart security camera, two-way audio, HD video, motion detection, Works with Alexa (Black)
$59.99 (as of June 1, 2023 01:29 GMT -06:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Natural Adult Dry Dog Food, Chicken and Brown Rice 30-lb
$64.49 (as of June 1, 2023 02:01 GMT -06:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
5 Tips For Training Your Golden Retriever
Question of the day: Do you think your puppy might like a “tuggotoy“? Golden Retrievers were originally bred in the Scottish Highlands as hunting dogs. According to the American Kennel Club, Golden Retrievers are now the third most popular breed in the united states. These dogs are smart, lively, affectionate and highly adaptable. They can be […]
Need To Know Golden Retriever Info
by rkleine The golden Retriever is an AKC registered dog breed. The following article reviews the breed. The golden retriever is a sweet, lovable, attractive and fun loving dog. If you are thinking about adopting one you want to get as much Golden Retriever Information as possible. There are many different ways you can obtain […]
Golden Retriever
Click Here to Learn How Easy it is to Groom Your Dog at Home! golden retriever Amazon products you should keep an eye on: Golden Retriever 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 Photo FrameWant to brighten up your day? Put this adorable frame in your home or office. Depicts your favorite dog holding onto to your […]
A Golden Retriever's Life 4 Art Prints Framed Numbered Signed by Randy McGovern
golden retriever eBay auctions you should keep an eye on: [wprebay kw=”golden+retriever” num=”38″ ebcat=”-1″] [wprebay kw=”golden+retriever” num=”39″ ebcat=”-1″] Royal Canin Dry Dog Food, Golden Retriever 25 Formula, 30-Pound BagRoyal Canin Breed Specific Formula's are engineered specifically with your special breed in mind. Each is formulated to provide d… Webkinz Golden RetrieverDiscover a virtual world with […]
Hello to all,
Anyone interested in a fast golden retriever for agility training. Sorry, I’m not giving her away, but you can borrow her. She is fast. Loves to run. I take her to a dog run and she gets all the dogs running and beats them all. People have said. Wow! you should get her into agility training. Just 4 years old in her prime and smart. email me at theladycompany@optonline.net. Her name is Lady.