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Roy Pulled Out the Hose to Wash the Car. His Golden Retriever Heard the Water.

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Droplets fly everywhere as Copper throws himself at the stream of water, his deep red-gold coat plastered wet and his mouth wide open in a joyful grin. The Golden Retriever has one front paw lifted mid-pounce, ears flapping, completely committed to catching the spray. Grandpa Roy, wearing a faded denim shirt, gray work pants, and suspenders, aims the hose with a sly smile behind his glasses. The old green sedan behind him is only half rinsed, the hose coils across the soaked driveway, and the gray sky suggests this is more about fun than a sparkling finish.

Golden Retrievers are famous for their love of water. The breed was developed in Scotland to retrieve waterfowl, and many Goldens have a water-resistant double coat and a strong urge to splash, swim, and fetch. That said, their thick coats take a long time to dry, and moisture trapped close to the skin can contribute to hot spots, so towel your Golden thoroughly after water play. Their floppy ears can also hold moisture, which may lead to ear infections; drying the ears and asking your vet about a cleaning routine can help. Keep the hose pressure gentle and make sure the water is not sun-heated before you start.

In the end the car may still be a little dusty, but Copper is soaked to the skin and grinning ear to ear. For Roy, that counts as a successful car wash.

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