Goldens are my favorite retriever although the labs are more popular field dogs. I've always had one and, if from working stock, are enthusiastic gun dogs as well as being great home companions. I know folks who use them as flush dogs for pheasants. I don't because I prefer setters for birds although the pheasant is not the ideal bird for pointing dogs.
Goldens are wonderful dogs. I don't think I could live without one. My current golden, Clark, is one and a half years old. I am looking forward to his company on my duck hunts this fall.
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