If there’s one thing that Golden Retrievers never pass up, it’s a chance to splash around in any body of water they can find. GoldRox Goldens shared a video on Instagram of her dog, Clue, found the duck pond and decided to take a dip, much to the dismay of the ducks!
As soon as Clue discovers the pond, he makes himself comfy and jumps right in. The ducks, who are not happy with the uninvited visitor, all start hopping out of the pond. Watch to the end to see what happens when a few brave ducks decide to get back in.
Those poor ducks! They immediately vacated the pond and took off! But in the end, they decided Clue might not be so bad to splash around with. They all slowly but surely got back in!
People loved GoldRox Goldens’ video and left hundreds of comments. @burunaretrievers pointed out, “He just wanted to swim with friends!” @nlundeen1 thought the same thing, “That is so sweet. He just wanted some swimming buddies!” @teresamc0808 added, “My heart when the ducks came back…”
@hugsfromtugs laughed, “Ducks could not get out of the water fast enough LOL!” @marciabilyik said what Clue was thinking, “What? No one wants to swim with me?”
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Golden Retrievers’ Love of Water
Golden Retrievers love to be in the water…any kind of water. Whether it’s in your backyard swimming pool (or duck pond!), at the beach, river, or lake, Goldens enjoy splashing around. So much so that you may not be able to get them out!
Goldens don’t care if the water is freezing, either. Their coat acts as, well, a coat! They have a dense, water-repellent outer coat and a thick undercoat. Both insulate the dog against the cold. The outer coat is longer than the undercoat and repels water.
Goldens are very susceptible to ear infections due to the anatomy of their ears. I Heart Goldens explains, “their long, floppy ears, poor air circulation can occur, creating a warm and moist environment that is perfect for bacteria and yeast to thrive. Additionally, the excess hair around the ear canal can trap debris, further increasing the risk of infection.”
I Heart Goldens recommends keeping your Golden’s ears clean and dry. After swimming, it’s important to use a clean, dry cloth or cotton ball to dry the ears, both inside and out.