I would like to adopt a golden retriever one day. i love large-sized breed of dog
I used to have a black labrador retriever.  She was awesome!
Black labs are beautiful! I just found out they are called retrievers because of their ability to retrieve shot game undamaged
Yes they have very soft mouths and a gentle touch
and they have an instinctive love of water and really easy to train to basic and advanced obedience standarts
Oh yes.  My dog would play in mud puddles, frozen ice in the winter or lakes any time!
I've heard they really like to roam around that's why they should be housed in a fenced area, is that true?
Mine never did - she would occasionally chase some wild animals but would come right back.  I think that is more of an issue with un-fixed males
interesting. I've also heard they shed copiously particularly at the change of seasons
Oh yes that is for sure!  They do shed like crazy!!!!!!!