Hmmmmmmmm........well, i have 4 goldens, so I am going to say "GO FOR THE GOLD" LOL They are THE sweetest, most loving, smart, loyal, gorgeous, comical and even tempered creature in all the world!! Now, they do shed A LOT in Fall and Spring no matter what,good food and fatty oil supplements will help w/ that, and the hair is long, but it's all worth it! Plus if you have any kids in your family(or neighborhood) you can pay them minimally to brush them cause they'll want to be with them.(and if that doesn't work, bribe them with candy!!