Thinking about getting a Golden Retriever?

Hi, The Golden Retriver has an incredilbe amount of energy, please beware that you will need to have him/her excerciesed immensnsly. They are great with kids/ family.....as for a guard dog, well that will depend on the character. This dog just like Labrator Retriver they are "retrievers" they love water and an incredible amount of activity! Walking, is not enough, unless it is hiking,includes jogging/ swimming. Do not get me wrong they are incredible dogs, they tend to shed in summer months because of thier coat and unless you have the time and energy reconsider.