The lowdown on the AKC's second most popular breed How long does a Golden Retriever live? Do I have to train him? How much exercise does a Golden need? These are just a few of the questions a new owner of a Golden Retriever might and should ask. What About Golden Retrievers? holds all the answers, providing a wealth of important, highly useful information about the realities of what it means to own a Golden. Presented in a question-and-answer format that makes it easy for readers to find the exact help they need, this to-the-point guide offers real-life, honest answers to the tough questions, such as: Is a Golden a good family companion? How much does it cost to keep a Golden? What are the hereditary health problems of the breed, and how do you find a dog who is free of them? Dan Rice, DVM (Sun City, AZ), spent several decades at the Denver Small Animal Hospital, specializing in small animal medicine and surgery. He has also been the house veterinarian for an Iditarod team and a kennel of hunting dogs. Rice has written numerous books about animals for adults and children.