As puppies, Goldens are full of energy and can be
especially mouthy.
Breeds which are
especially mouthy include herding dogs such as the German Shepherd, Border Collie, Australian Shepherd, Shetland Sheepdog, Australian Cattle Dog and many more.
Not exact matches
This will eventually lead to a slow - down in the endless chewing that a teething puppy does, but many dogs (
especially «
mouthy» breeds such as shepherds and retrievers) will have a strong need to chew on stuff their whole lives.
This is often where a dog holds her stress so spend time here,
especially if your dog is
mouthy or snappy.
Some breeds (including herding and retrieving breeds due to their breed - specific traits) can be
especially «
mouthy», and some individual puppies can be more inclined to bite or nip than others depending on their personalities.
They may be a bit
mouthy,
especially when young, but do not normally bite.