Calling all Golden Retriever owners....

[AuntyJackiesBrothersSistersBoy]

We’re hoping to get another golden in the next year or so. Just wondering whether the dog is more loving than the bitch? We have a 3 year old girl. She’s beautiful and we love her to bits. She’s always been quite independent though. She loves to play but can be quite possessive and growly. She’ll let you cuddle for a bit but then wanders off, as if to say, “enough!” This isn’t what I remembered my childhood golden to be like. Years ago, we had a dog who was very affectionate and loving.

Wondering whether anyone who knows the breed could say whether the boys are more affectionate and biddable?

TIA

Just ressurecting this thread to post a pic of my 9 year old golden.

He's a fabulous dog. Recall solid once he passed his teenage years. Very affectionate and still totally crazy even though he's getting on a bit.