Golden Retriever

Patient, intelligent, eager to please. The default first dog for a reason.

The ultimate family dog and the breed most veterinarians recommend for first-time owners. Golden Retrievers are patient, intelligent, and almost pathologically eager to please. They excel at obedience training, adore children, and greet every human like a long-lost friend. Their only downside is the shedding — you will find golden fur in places you didn't know existed.