Golden retrievers? Only had one but what a great dog. He is now 131/2. This particular dog won’t retrieve a bird worth a damn, but you ought to see him go after a fish. In his younger days it was all I could do to keep him out of the net when netting a fish. Keep him in the boat? No Way! A few of you may have seen him watching my line. Many have commented on his enthusiasm. Trout fishing he stands on his hind legs in the river along side me and watches the fly line until it comes tight, then the chase is on. Only one fish per pool! All in all he,s been the best I could ask for and really fun to fish with most of the time. I really did’nt work with him as far as the hunting so who knows?