Written for the pet owner and show dog owner alike, this accessible handbook covers every aspect of keeping golden retrievers. The main part of the volume is devoted to the care of the breed, with information on buying, feeding, grooming and exercise. It also contains a profile of the breed, with information on its good points and possible drawbacks. A breeding chapter traces the breed's origin and goes on to provide detailed information on planning a litter, maternity care and hand-raring puppies. A section on show dogs includes details on UK and US showing methods for general competitions and where applicable to a breed, field and obedience trials. Each method is illustrated with step-by-step photographs.