Ben is only staying with us until his foster family returns from a trip but he has made himself right at home. He claimed the sofa within minutes of his arrival and loves to hang out in the back yard. He’s a perfect gentleman and craves attention. His favorite pose so far has been to lie on his back to invite you to give him pets.
Ben is a classic “red” Golden Retriever, custom made to be in the field. Generally, red gold is leaner and built to run. Reds have A LOT of energy and are VERY intelligent. They can initially be a handful to train, but catch on very quickly and once trained they are fantastic companions for an active family. If your idea of exercise is walking from the couch to the fridge, a red is NOT the dog for you. (well, maybe if they are old red gold…but just maybe). These dogs, even though they love the couch, are not couch potatoes until the end of a busy day. Reds LOVE to swim and will be in even the smallest amount of water in no time.
Ben is very playful and we are making up games to amuse him…that’s another red trait, they can make you do things:) He likes to “talk” to you when he wants you to do something. It’s very cute. He’s a big love and we hope he finds the perfect family when he’s ready to be adopted.
Ben deserves a really neat furever home; he is a handsome fella.. The first Bumpass Hound, Rusty, was a red golden as was the second, Penny. Rusty used to invent games with mom and he was very smart just like you said. He had so much energy that mom and dad got Penny to play with him.
– TBH
I just had the great pleasure of visiting with Ben while he was at his foster parents’ home, and he is such a sweet boy, with a really loving disposition. I hope he gets the home he deserves. I wish I had a pool for Ben – I miss him already!
Ohhhhhhhhhhhh….what a wonderful pictures…
Ben look sooooooooooooo cute and gorgeous!!
Our mom loves a lot red golden like Ben and Milo..
and all that you have told us about reds are the truth!!!!!
Milo made and loves the same thingmof Ben….Swim….lie down on his back….running…..play with us….talk to us!!!!
Great dogs!!!!
Hope Ben finds a Perfect furever home!!!
he deserve all the best in the world and lots and lots and lots and lots of love!!!!!!!!!!!
give him a very special cuddle from us!!
Big kiss and lots of love and liks dear friends!!!!
Golly he is one handsome fellow! One of my golden girls likes to talk too. It is fun
to watch. Looks like he will make a great pet for someone.
Oh my gosh Ben is just beautiful! I love the redheads! How nice of you all to keep him while his regular foster family is on a trip. It does sound like he is making himself right at home and having lots of fun with you all. I got a new girl this week too that I picked up. She is quite small and young. She is shy right now with all the big boys here but is holding her own. I will send you pics of her soon once things slow down a little…crazy busy week…ugh. I have to say I love the pics you took of Ben…the camera loves him that is for sure. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Time for a potty break here for the gang….
Hugs,
Barbara & the gang in SC
how handsome he is. hope he finds the home of his dreams.
Good job Ben!
Enjoy the sofa as much as you can! :)
I don´t think there are many Red´s here in Portugal, I have never seen anyone…
too bad, because they sure are beautiful!
Licks
Pu