Retrievers are ideal companions of children, affectionate and attentive. They adequately act as nannies, showing stoic patience even when the child, taking the first steps, firmly holds the wool behind the little hands. The dog courageously endures, is silent and glances, in order to catch the baby in time. In America, such a puppy is considered a traditional gift to a child for Easter. A typical American family, following the adage, should consist of parents, children and a golden retriever.