Precious Golden Retriever Insists on Swimming in the ‘Duck Pond' Like He's One of the Gang
Golden Retrievers are without a doubt some of the most curious and playful canine companions imaginable. They are also incredibly friendly. They pretty much want to be friends with everyone.
And not just people, but other animals as well. Just take the affable Golden Retriever in this video, for instance. This loving guy had no qualms about jumping right into the 'duck pond' on his farm to join his avian friends for a nice swim.
But, as this video shows, those docs were not quite so keen to swim with him, LOL.
At the start of the video, there he is, the big floofy guy, just lumbering along, like 'Hey, there, little duck friends! What are you doing? Oh, are you swimming? Gee, that sure does look like fun! I think I want to do it, too!'
And before those little docs have a chance to protest, this big old, fluffy Golden Retriever has already said, 'Cowabunga!' Like he's a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle and jumped right on in.And those ducks evacuate that pool like lightning just struck, which leaves the sky doggy paddling around in this tiny pool wondering, 'Hey, where did everybody go?'
After a moment, a few ducklings decide to hop back in and try swimming with this golden monster, but as soon as he starts doggy paddling towards them, they have second thoughts and pull the same fire drill while quacking up a storm.
In other words, the dog is being a dog, and totally cute animal mayhem ensues.
Now, just in case you had any doubts about Golden Retrievers and ducklings, check out this older video where, once upon a time, this precious Golden was a precious puppy and those ducks were merely tiny ducklings.
You can see how this precious guy is totally mesmerized by these adorable little duckies. It's total cuteness overload and just as precious and wholesome as anything can get!
Interestingly, those ducklings don't seem to mind the Golden Retriever puppy very much, even though he is completely enamored with them. Well, it looks like not much has changed in the ensuing years in that regard.
But hey, we have to give this adorable Golden Retriever credit; he doesn't give up. And we are so glad for that, because his efforts to befriend these ducks are just too cute for words!
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Precious Golden Retriever Insists on Swimming in the 'Duck Pond' Like He's One of the Gang first appeared on PetHelpful on Jul 1, 2025
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