Intelligent, affectionate and patient like few others, the Golden retrievers I am among pets preferred by dog ​​lovers and above all by families with children, who are usually accompanied in their games and pranks. Also, many owners find ways to do this honor the memory of those loved ones after his death, although there are few cases like that of an Australian family putting an end to something that ended up in controversy.

Is that after watching him die, this family didn’t have a better idea than turn your gold into a carpet so that his memory will last forever inside the house.

While some may find this form of remembrance disturbing, the pet taxidermy it’s becoming a popular way to honor a pet.

“This has gotten more popular over the last five years, so it’s very new to most people,” said Maddy, owner of the company. Taxidermy chimera based in Melbourne, Yahoo! News Australia.

The 29-year-old agreed that the method “definitely isn’t for everyone” and respects it. Maddy, who started taxidermy when she was just 18, and a few days ago shared on her Instagram account the story of the dog turned carpet: “Beautiful old golden retriever kept as skin by his family. Finally ready to go home.”

The post received thousands of views and was shared hundreds of times.

Maddy explained in the comments that “the hide was tanned and made into leather so that the hair does not fall out“, which, according to her, will keep the carpet in good condition for many years.

He also shared that preserving pets as fur “isn’t as common as people wanting full taxidermied mounts,” and the most pets dissect they’re sleeping, but you can also make rugs without the pets’ heads.

In the networks, user comments gave for everything. “Despite morbid and sadI wondered what it would be like for my dog ​​to be held like a carpet one day,” commented one woman. “It may not be for everyone, but It’s an interesting way to keep that connection alive sensory long after the beloved pet is gone,” said another.

One person reacted with angry face emoji in the comments, to which someone replied, “This dog wasn’t killed for its fur. This is someone’s pet and they specifically asked for fur, calm down.” “I don’t know if I could bear to see it after my Goldi died,” one user wrote with a tearful face.

Golden Retriever breed: what is it like?

The Golden Retriever is originally from Scotland but is often confused with the Labrador Retriever, a “distant relative” with roots in the province of Newfoundland, Canada.

That these two breeds of dogs -and four others- share a “surname” is mainly due to the fact that the word retriever (retriever or lifter) It refers to the function that all of them performed in distant times: they were specialists in collecting, without injuring, the prey killed on hunting days.

It is true, however, that in the case of the Golden Retriever and the Labrador Retriever the differences are not excessively evident to a neophyte. The main one: the color of his fur.

The Golden Retriever’s can range from light cream to gold, while the Labrador offers a greater variety of colors (black, blonde, gold or chocolate). Also, the Golden is slightly taller and thinner than the Labrador. Here we tell you how are Golden Retriever puppies: characteristics, prices, kennels and photos.

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How are Golden Retriever dogs

Golden Retrievers they seek constant companionship and they are also extremely sociable, a feature that prevents them from playing the role of guardians since they tend to seek the affection of acquaintances, but also of strangers and intruders. It would be strange to find an aggressive specimen.

With short ears, a straight muzzle and a bushy tail that is always restless, they are medium to large in size as adults. –between 56 and 61 cm for males and 51 to 56 cm for femaless- and its appearance is harmonious and well-proportioned. They weigh between 25 and 35 kilos.

Another peculiarity of this breed are the fringes on the neck, legs, thighs and tail. And their golden, thick, long and slightly wavy fur that always shows them to be very elegant in their gait. It will be necessary to take into account the fact that they lose a good amount of hair – especially in autumn and spring – therefore constant brushing is recommended to prevent dead hair from accumulating in the house.

They are generally healthy, but you should know that they are prone to certain diseases such as hip dysplasia, heart problems, skin allergies and cancer.

However, they have a certain tendency to gain weight – it is essential to control their diet, which is of good quality – and they need to burn a lot of energy to keep fit. Even when they adapt well to apartment living, they will need to go on long walks several times a day to ensure a better quality of life.