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I have always thought Goldens are the most beautiful dogs around but my tale of why I love Goldens so much is a sad one.
I remember it all so vividly....
I was 8 or 9 and my parents brought home a beautiful Golden that we named "Arnie" for my birthday present.
I remember how close Arnie and I were and how we always had fun times together.
During this time we lived in an apartment building and since I was young, I couldnt take Arnie out for morning walks as I was not strong enough.
Then came the day that my parents sat me down and told me that Arnie was too big for our apartment and that they were going to be giving him to a co worker of my dad's who lives in a house with a lot of property. I cant remember the exact age of Arnie when he was given away but I would guess no older that a year and a half.
I remember crying for days but my parents kept saying he was too big for the apartment.
Ever since that day I knew I would own a Golden and would give it the best life.
I now live in an apartment with my wife and had one dog (Bichon Frise) and it took me a year to convince her to let us get a Golden.
Like many, she didnt think Goldens could live in apartments. I told her that I wanted to prove everyone wrong and show people that with the right ammount of exercise, Goldens can adapt well to apartments.
6 months ago my wife and I brought a new Golden addition home. We named her Phoebe. She has been nothing short of amazing. She goes to a dog park at least once a day and not to mention all the trips to the in laws farm on weekends
My proudest moments come from when we have company over in our apartment and they cant stop complimenting Phoebe on how calm and relaxed she is.
I finally proved to the doubters I know that Goldens can live in apartments
Thank you for all taking the time to read this
I would love to hear your stories as well 
I remember it all so vividly....
I was 8 or 9 and my parents brought home a beautiful Golden that we named "Arnie" for my birthday present.
I remember how close Arnie and I were and how we always had fun times together.
During this time we lived in an apartment building and since I was young, I couldnt take Arnie out for morning walks as I was not strong enough.
Then came the day that my parents sat me down and told me that Arnie was too big for our apartment and that they were going to be giving him to a co worker of my dad's who lives in a house with a lot of property. I cant remember the exact age of Arnie when he was given away but I would guess no older that a year and a half.
I remember crying for days but my parents kept saying he was too big for the apartment.
Ever since that day I knew I would own a Golden and would give it the best life.
I now live in an apartment with my wife and had one dog (Bichon Frise) and it took me a year to convince her to let us get a Golden.
Like many, she didnt think Goldens could live in apartments. I told her that I wanted to prove everyone wrong and show people that with the right ammount of exercise, Goldens can adapt well to apartments.
6 months ago my wife and I brought a new Golden addition home. We named her Phoebe. She has been nothing short of amazing. She goes to a dog park at least once a day and not to mention all the trips to the in laws farm on weekends
My proudest moments come from when we have company over in our apartment and they cant stop complimenting Phoebe on how calm and relaxed she is.
I finally proved to the doubters I know that Goldens can live in apartments
Thank you for all taking the time to read this
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