Written by Golden Retriever breeder, trainer and author, Nona Kilgore Bauer, this book provides the much-needed factual information about Golden Retrievers and their characteristics, history and standard, as well as puppy selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and behavior of the breed. The new owner will welcome the author's experience and advice about puppy-proofing the home, housebreaking and preventing puppy problems. In addition to an authoritative, comprehensive text, this book presents over 135 photographs in full color, which prove to be as informative as they are attractive.