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Dell is a lovely Golden Retriever mix. At ten years old, she is looking for a new home due to a divorce. Not her fault, but there you go!
She was found by this couple, a puppy sleeping under the car. Who can resist that? They have loved her and cared for her all these years, and she has love them in return.
According to them, "she is a very gentle, affectionate dog. She can be a little bit shy when she first meets you, but once she knows you, she'll love you. She likes lots of attention, but at the same time, she is very independent. She is a 'low-maintanance' dog, that loves attention but is not spoiled. Dell has never had any health issues. She needs a house with a fenced yard because she is used to being outdoors most of the time. She gets upset by other animals (probably a throw back to an event all those years ago when she was on her own). "
What a dearheart this dog is! As a senior dog, she has a lower adoption fee, but we will reduce it even further to $50 for a Senior Citizen. What a wonderful match that would be!

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.