Well, considering that they are one of the lowest ranking barkers, and they don't have bad breath. 嗯，考虑到它们是最少叫的狗狗之一，而且没有口臭，

That's a pretty good start. And what's this about an egg? 那是很好的开始。那么这个蛋怎么了？

They have what's called a soft mouth. 它们有所谓的软嘴巴。

I've actually seen these dogs pick up two or three raw eggs in their mouth at a time without breaking them. 我真的有看过这些狗用它们的嘴，一次捡起两到三个生蛋而没有打破它们。

Often referred to simply as "The Golden," the golden retriever is one of the most beloved dogs, 通常仅称之为“The Golden”，黄金猎犬是最被喜爱的狗狗之一，

and is always ranked high among the most popular breeds. 而且总是位居最受欢迎的品种之顶端。

Golden retrievers are right at the top as far as pet goes. 就宠物而言，黄金猎犬位居其冠。

Very versatile, they are one of the top pets that are welcomed into homes today. 它们非常多才多艺，是最被家庭欢迎的宠物之一。

And there happens to be a guy you can thank for this happy beautiful pooch, and he's got a funny name: 对于这只漂亮的混种狗狗，你刚好可以感谢一个人，而他有个好笑的名字（姓）：

Lord Tweedmouth, or if you prefer his given name, Sir. Dudley Marjoribanks. Lord Tweedmouth，或是你喜欢他的本名（名），Sir Dudley Marjoribanks。

An avid hunter, Lord Tweedmouth lived near the banks of Loch Ness, 身为一个热衷的猎人，Lord Tweedmouth住在Loch Ness湖的岸旁，

and it was there, where he developed the dog in the 1860s with the love for the water and the desire to retrieve. 就在那边，他在1860年代培育了这种爱水且喜爱衔回猎物的狗狗。

Well, the Tweedsters knock this one out of the park. 嗯，这些黄金猎犬做得很好。

The American Kennel Club registered The Golden in 1925 and the breed flourished to the 30s and 40s, 美国狗舍俱乐部在1925年登记了黄金猎犬，这品种在30和40年代繁荣起来，

and has never lost its popularity. And if forbidding is your thing, look no further. 并且从来没有失宠。而如果你所要的是顺从，不用再找了，

They are rocking the good behavior hardwire. 它们在表现良好方面非常杰出。

Unique about the golden retriever is that they were the first ever AKC obedience trial champion. 黄金猎犬最特殊的地方是，它们是第一个美国狗舍俱乐部服从测试冠军。

And that's like Miss Manners for dogs, an organization recognizing an excellent working relationship with their owners. 某组织意识到狗狗与主人间一种杰出的工作关系，而这就像是狗狗界的礼仪小姐。

They are so willing to work for the people they are bonded with. 它们很愿意为饲主工作，人狗合为一体。

They are just so ready to please their families. 它们就是准备好要取悦它们的家人。

You don't have to bother saying "fetch" to these guys. 你无需操心跟它们说“去捡”。

Bred as hunters to retrieve fowl from water and land, they will run tirelessly all day. 被培育成从水里和陆上衔回禽鸟猎物的猎人，它们可以整天毫无疲态地奔跑。

Goldens are a big dog, measuring around twenty-two inches in height and an average weight of sixty-five pounds. 黄金猎犬是一种大型狗，身高二十二英寸(约五十六公分)，平均体重六十五英磅(约三十公斤)。

They sport a dense water-repellent coat with a good undercoat and a rich shades of golden coloring. 它们炫耀着浓密有下层绒毛的防水外套毛皮，以及浓密的金色。

A puppy's coat is almost always lighter than what it will be when it's an adult. 小狗的毛色几乎总是要比成犬来得淡一些。

Looking at a puppy's ears is a good indication of what color it will be when it grows up. 检视小狗的耳朵是它长大时将成为什么毛色，很好的指标。

These dogs love to chew. Yup, it's that soft mouth again, bred to carry water fowl during the hunt. 这些狗狗很爱咀嚼。是的，又谈到那软嘴巴，它生来就是为了在狩猎中衔回水禽的。

But sometimes it goes a little too far. 但是有时候有点太超过了。

Some bad reviews are taking a bite out of their reputation. 一些不好的评论影响到它们的名声。

Aggression is now a feature in some lines, 现在某些品种的特色是其攻击性，

not the whole breed, but you gotta watch out for it. 不是全部的品种，但是你必须要小心。

And golden's actually number three on the National Bite Parade, 黄金猎犬实际上是在全国狗咬人排行榜上排名第三，

and what is an epidemic of bites these days. 这些日子狗咬人是一种流行时疫。

Who is number one and number two? 谁是第一和第二名呢？

The German Shepherd's at one, the Chow Chow at two. 德国牧羊犬位居第一，松狮犬排名第二。

And like its retrieve along the Labrador, it has wet feet to aide in all that pedaling it loves to do. 拾物本能像拉不拉多犬一样，它有潮湿的脚来帮助其所爱的划水动作。

But with all that fetching and running, the golden retriever is prone to hip displeasure, 但是由于黄金猎犬的捡拾和跑步动作，它很容易罹患臀关节不适，

a joint disorder common to many large breeds. 一种大型狗间常见的关节疾病，

It's caused by a loss of cartilage due to an abnormal formation in the hip. 此乃由臀部异常结构所致软骨流失而引起的。

It can be quite painful and requires proper medical attention. 这会非常痛且需要适当的医疗照顾。

Consult with your vet, if your golden shows signs of discomfort. 如果你的黄金猎犬表现出不适的样子，咨询你的兽医吧。

For environment, goldens are versatile. But it's a bigger dog that requires activity. 从环境上来说，黄金猎犬是多才多艺的，但是它是较大型狗，需要活动。

I think the nice thing about golden retriever is they are gonna adapt to anywhere. 我想关于黄金猎犬很棒的事，是它们在哪里都可以适应。

They will be fine in the apartment as long as they get worked. 只要适当运动，它们在公寓里也可以很好。

You can put them on the farm. They'd have a bless. 你可以带它们去农场。它们会很快活。

Hip displeasure is common. And if not properly exercised, these guys can pack on the pounds. 臀部不适是很普遍的。如果没有适当运动，这些家伙可以胖上好几磅。

There has also been a problem with cancer in the breed. 这品种也有癌症的问题。

Lymphoma is a very common cancer in golden retriever. 淋巴癌在黄金猎犬中是很常见的癌症。

So you wanna make sure that you get a good line. 所以你要确定你有一只优良血统的。

Grooming wise, you'll have to pay attention to their coat. 理毛方面，你将必须注意它们的毛皮。

Golden should be groomed regularly. 黄金猎犬应该定期理毛。

You know, they need to be brushed. They need to get all the knots taken out with the slicker brush. 你知道，他们必须被刷理。需要用针梳把所有毛结除掉。

Golden retrievers are extremely easy to train. 黄金猎犬非常好训练。

They are more biddable than some other breeds, which means they are more eager to please. 它们跟其他品种相比是更为顺从的，此意味着它们更渴望取悦人。

There's probably not a better pet for the entire family. 对全家人来说，可能没有更好的宠物了。

But remember, it can be mouthy and a biter. So train them early to not bite. 但是记得，它可能会流口水，可能会咬人。所以及早训练它们不要咬人。

This is not a guard dog, unless the intruder hates getting licked. 除非侵入者讨厌被舔，这不是一只看门狗。

Every golden has its own unique personality and traits. 每只黄金猎犬有他自己独特的个性和特徵。

But in general, goldens are born to run and are generally quite healthy. 但是一般来说，黄金猎犬生来就是要奔跑的，而且通常非常健康。

Keep that brush handy and don't slack with the training and you've got a great family dog. 常常刷理，不要懒于训练，你已经有一只很棒的居家狗狗了。

They just have a zest for life no matter what they do. They are just amazing dogs. 不论做什么，它们在生活上就是有无限热情。它们是很棒很棒的狗狗。