We Love How Comfortable This Pup Is In His Owner's Lap

They are the best breed that could even be! Golden Retrievers are the goofballs in of the dog park; they can flash you a smile with an almost human-like quality that can melt even the iciest of hearts.Show more

Goldens are able to love and trust their owners unconditionally, which is pretty evident in this clip! Reagan really loves his owner and his favorite pastime in lying in her lap and letting her pets his paws. Just look how comfy and cute he is!

It's no surprise that the Golden Retriever is one of the top ten most popular dogs in the U.S. It's all good with the Golden: he's highly intelligent, sociable, beautiful, and loyal.

He's also lively. The Golden is slow to mature and retains the silly, playful personality of a puppy until three to four years of age, which can be both delightful and annoying. Many keep their puppyish traits into old age.

A sweet, calm nature is the hallmark of the breed. The Golden was bred to work with people, and is eager to please his owner. Though hard-wired with a good disposition, like all dogs the Golden must be well-raised and well-trained to make the most of his heritage.

Like every dog, the Golden needs early socialization — exposure to many different people, sights, sounds, and experiences — when they're young. Socialization helps ensure that your Golden puppy grows up to be a well-rounded dog. (source: dogtime.com)