The Golden Retriever is one of the most popular breeds of family dog. Loving and friendly the Golden Retriever will try to win everyone’s heart including that of a stranger. They are excellent family dogs. Aside from their intelligence, their love for kids is another reason for their popularity. Not only are they tolerant but also caring to small children. As with any other dog, any form of interaction with young and small children should be supervised. He will be easily trained using positive reinforcement and motivational methods. Grooming wise he is easy to maintain and will just need some combing and trimming to prevent knotty feathers developing in the longer areas of his coat. He will also need regular exercise and a free run each day to keep him fit and energetic. This retriever is an all-round nice dog for the active owner or family group.