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Amelia is a lovely Golden Retriever, maybe with a touch of Lab? Look at those eyes. Are they not the sweetest, softest eyes you have ever seen? Can you believe that this dog was on the verge of being put to sleep? Not only that, but she was going to be gassed? Gassing is so extremely painful that it is illegal in most states, but not Georgia. That's where Amelia is from, a high kill shelter in Georgia. She and a handful of other dogs were brought to us in the hopes that we could find them a home. Look at that face ~ who wouldn't want this angel????
Amelia is a very sweet, gentle dog. She is a bit timid at first (who knows what trauma she has had to endure). But with a little reassurance, she warms up quickly and becomes your best friend. She would probably find a "high energy" home a bit much. Anywhere else, though, would be just perfect for this little lady!

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Golden Retriever was first developed in the British Isles, probably from crosses between a yellow Flat-Coated Retriever, light-coated Tweed Water Spaniels, other spaniels, setters and even the Newfoundland and possibly the Bloodhound. In fact the breed was first shown as a Golden Flat-Coat. The Golden is one of the world's foremost family companion dogs. Many of the top obedience competition dogs in the country are Golden retrievers. The Golden is also a fine bird dog on both land and in the water. He has an excellent nose and has been used not only for hunting and tracking, but also for narcotics detection. Because of his great desire to please and capacity for love and learning, the Golden Retriever is also used as a guide for the blind, therapy dog, and service dog for the disabled.
These are lovable, well-mannered, intelligent dogs with a great charm. They are easily trained, and always patient and gentle with children. Loyal, confident, sweet and eager to please. It is active, loving and an outstanding family dog. Golden Retrievers enjoy pleasing their masters, so obedience training can be fun. They excel in obedience competitions. Friendly with everyone, including other dogs, the Golden Retriever has very little, if any, guarding instincts. While unlikely to attack, Goldens make good watchdogs, loudly signaling a stranger's approach. This breed needs to be around people to be happy. If isolated from human contact, or left alone for long periods of time, the Golden Retriever may become mischievous. They can be over-exuberant and distractible. Some of the Golden's talents are hunting, tracking, retrieving, narcotics detection, agility, competitive obedience, and performing tricks. These dogs also love to swim. They have a life expectancy of 10-12 years.