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HUFT WINS 4TH BRAND OF THE YEAR AWARD
ESSENTIALS
To Keep Your Golden Retriever Happy
FOOD & TREATS
Where taste meets health
PLAY
All they need for a great
game of tug or fetch
GROOM
To make them look & feel good
WALK
Everything for their favourite
part of the day
Golden Retrievers were originally bred in the Scottish Highlands as working dogs.
They accompanied hunters on their expeditions and were trained to find and gently carry back shot game
like water fowl to their masters. An important part of their job was to bring back fowl without damaging them.
Besides being very intelligent, Retrievers are playful and generally approach life with a happy attitude.
This is what makes them very popular as family dogs. Retrievers are also in plenty of demand for several
occupations – they are trained as guide dogs, for search-and-rescue operations and emotional support dogs.
GOLDEN RETRIEVER
ANATOMY
FOOD FOR YOUR
GOLDEN RETRIEVER
Giving your pet appropriate nutrition at different stages of their lives is very important to help them
grow well and stay healthy. Pups who are younger than three and a half months old can be fed puppy starter
food from Royal Canin or Arden Grange. Pups who have crossed this age can be given puppy food from Acana,
Taste of the Wild or Farmina. Each of these brands offers food with different protein types. Royal Canin
also has some popular options.
As your pet enters the adulthood, his or her nutritional needs will change. Choose dog food depending on your pet’s
breed, Acana has high protein food for large breeds. Taste of the Wild and Farmina also have options that you can
choose from for your Retriever. The grain-free lamb and blueberry variety is popular. There is also a codfish and
orange variant.
treats for your Golden Retriever
Sara’s Doggie Treats
Sara’s Doggie Treats
Your Golden Retriever will love treats and Sara’s range of dehydrated treats are popular thanks to
their natural flavours.
Made with minimal ingredients, these treats are one way of making sure your pet snacks healthy.
starting from ₹ 249*
Yummy In My Tummy Biscuits
Retrievers enjoy learning and you can make short training sessions part of your mental stimulation routines.
Yummy In My Tummy biscuits can be broken up into smaller pieces and used for positive reinforcement.
These are made in a wide variety of flavours so you can take your pick.
starting from ₹ 199*
Happi Doggy Vegetarian Dental Chew
Happi Doggy Vegetarian Dental Chew
Pay attention to your pet’s dental health. Their canines need to be cleaned of plaque and tartar regularly to stay strong and healthy.
Happi Doggy dental chews are designed with special grooves on each chew so they clean your pet’s teeth as he or
she gnaws at them. The Yakies chews are also popular with this breed, remember
to choose one that’s big enough for your dog.
starting from ₹ 75*
PLAY
wITH YOUR Golden Retriever
As a working dog breed, Retrievers need a good amount of both mental and physical stimulation to stay happy.
Rope toys
and the KONG tug toy
are excellent for physical games. If you’ve noticed that your dog likes to chew,
do take a look at the
Twistee collection.
Dogs who don’t receive enough mental stimulation can get bored and resort to naughty or destructive behaviour.
HUFT Snuffle mats,
Nina Ottosson doggy puzzles,
KONG interactive toys encourage dogs to use their senses and
their minds. Mental stimulation doesn’t always need a toy, you can even create your own ‘treasure hunt’ by
hiding treats around a room and letting your pet sniff them out.
Teaching your pet a trick also counts as
mental stimulation. Watch your dog to see which type of
activities your pet enjoys. The best toys for Golden Retrievers include an assortment of different varieties.
GROOM your Golden Retriever
Golden Retrievers have a characteristically beautiful coat in shades of warm gold. Routine grooming ensures that your dog’s coat
stays beautiful and healthy through the year. Use a
HUFT Self-Cleaning Slicker brush
to capture shed fur and the HUFT Double
Sided Steel Comb for a basic brushing at home.
A Zoom Groom is a great way to dislodge shed fur during baths or use gentle on a dry coat to massage your pet. Dogs enjoy massages
(so you can score major brownie points with your pooch) and it also encourages blood circulation which contributes to the health
of the coat. A pet glove can also be used for this.
In terms of dog shampoo for Golden Retrievers, the
HUFT Deep Cleansing shampoo and
the Isle of Dogs Silky Coating shampoo are excellent
for baths, you should also have a couple of good quality microfibre towels to dry the coat well. A damp coat can prompt a host of skin
issues. The
HUFT French Vanilla Perfume is a lovely way to end the groom.
Your Retriever’s silky coat will do a good job of hiding ticks and fleas so be sure to check for them every day. Before your pet goes
out for a walk or to play, we recommend using
the HUFT Tick & Flea Repellent
to discourage bugs from latching on. Putting in place
a year-round holistic & natural tick and flea prevention plan is preferred. Some useful products for this includes
Natural Diatomaceous
Earth Powder,
HUFT Tick & Flea shampoo
and
the HUFT Paw balm among others. We have a more comprehensive guide as well.
GROOMING ESSENTIALS
WALK YOUR GOLDEN RETRIEVER
The HUFT Active Harness
or a Ruffwear harness
is a good dog harness for Golden Retriever.
A personalised collar is a good Golden
Retriever dog collar as it spells out your pet’s name. If your pet pulls you along on walks rather than walking at a heel beside
you, we recommend consulting a positive reinforcement trainer to correct this behaviour.
A collar will put a strain on their neck and switching to a harness will take this pressure away. However over a period of time,
the strain may show on other parts of the body so behaviour correction is key. And this can be done in the right way for a dog at any age.
We strongly recommend making ID tags part of your Golden Retriever accessories collection, These should contain your pet’s name
and your contact information so if your pet is ever separated from you, a rescuer can contact you immediately.
HARNESSES FOR YOUR Golden Retriever
SNUGGLE
wITH YOUR Golden Retriever
Golden Retrievers enjoy stretching out so do consider
the lounger beds from our Marvel collection.
You could also add a
nice cushion for a cuddle. For senior retrievers or if your dog just likes them,
add a
blanket especially in cold weather.
The Orthopaedic bed
is comforting for senior Retrievers.
The Nap Now and
Flat beds can
both be personalised with your pet’s name.
Pet mats are easy to carry around and can create a nap spot for your pet practically anywhere.
