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The History of Goldens:
greater distances and over increasingly difficult terrain. This led to more birds being lost in
the field. Because of this improvement in firearms, a need for a specialist retriever arose as
training setter and pointer breeds in retrieval was found to be ineffective. Thus work began
on the breeding of the Golden Retriever to fill this role.
The Golden Retriever is a relatively young breed. It originated in Scotland during the late
1800's where it was developed by a British aristocrat, Lord Tweedmouth. Since hunting
provided both sport and sustenance on Scottish estates, Tweedmouth and other British
Lords sought to develop effective hunting dogs for upland game. However, because the
original breeders were gentlemen, they demanded more than just practicality in their dogs.
They also sought to create handsome animals who were a pleasure to watch work. The
result was the Golden Retriever, a breed with both hunting skills and beauty. The original
cross was of a yellow-colored Retriever, Nous, with a Tweed Water Spaniel female dog, Belle.
The foundation of the Golden Retriever was the now-extinct Tweed Water Spaniel. Over the
years, crosses were made to numerous other breeds, most of which differ significantly from
the dogs we know today by the same names:
the field. Because of this improvement in firearms, a need for a specialist retriever arose as
training setter and pointer breeds in retrieval was found to be ineffective. Thus work began
on the breeding of the Golden Retriever to fill this role.
The Golden Retriever is a relatively young breed. It originated in Scotland during the late
1800's where it was developed by a British aristocrat, Lord Tweedmouth. Since hunting
provided both sport and sustenance on Scottish estates, Tweedmouth and other British
Lords sought to develop effective hunting dogs for upland game. However, because the
original breeders were gentlemen, they demanded more than just practicality in their dogs.
They also sought to create handsome animals who were a pleasure to watch work. The
result was the Golden Retriever, a breed with both hunting skills and beauty. The original
cross was of a yellow-colored Retriever, Nous, with a Tweed Water Spaniel female dog, Belle.
The foundation of the Golden Retriever was the now-extinct Tweed Water Spaniel. Over the
years, crosses were made to numerous other breeds, most of which differ significantly from
the dogs we know today by the same names:
 | Black Wavy-Coated Retrievers | |
| Labrador Retrievers | |
| Newfoundland or St. John's Dogs, and | |
| Bloodhounds | |
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| ABOUT GOLDEN RETRIEVERS |
| The typical Golden Retriever is calm, naturlaly intelligent and biddable, with an exceptional eagerness to please. Goldens are also noted for their intelligence, and can learn up to roughly 240 commands, words and phrases. |
From these combinations came the Goldens exception scenting ability, strong prey drive and
affable temperaments. By the early 1900's, the Golden Retriever had developed into a
superb hunting retriever. In addition to its hunting traits, the Goldens most distinguishing
features were its luxurious golden coat and sweet disposition.
Today's golden retrievers are descendants of these companion hunters. Specifically, they
are non-slip retrievers, dogs who walk quietly at heel or sit patiently in a blind until released
on command to retrieve fallen game, on land or in the water. They are also used to search
out game for walking hunters. This purpose requires a dog above average intelligence and
trainability with moderate physical attributes.
Golden Retrievers were first accepted for registration by The Kennel Club of England in 1903
as Flat Coats - Golden. They were first exhibited in 1908, and in 1911 were recognized as a
breed described as Retriever (Golden and Yellow). In 1913, the Golden Retriever Club was
founded. The breed name was officially changed to Golden Retriever in 1920.
affable temperaments. By the early 1900's, the Golden Retriever had developed into a
superb hunting retriever. In addition to its hunting traits, the Goldens most distinguishing
features were its luxurious golden coat and sweet disposition.
Today's golden retrievers are descendants of these companion hunters. Specifically, they
are non-slip retrievers, dogs who walk quietly at heel or sit patiently in a blind until released
on command to retrieve fallen game, on land or in the water. They are also used to search
out game for walking hunters. This purpose requires a dog above average intelligence and
trainability with moderate physical attributes.
Golden Retrievers were first accepted for registration by The Kennel Club of England in 1903
as Flat Coats - Golden. They were first exhibited in 1908, and in 1911 were recognized as a
breed described as Retriever (Golden and Yellow). In 1913, the Golden Retriever Club was
founded. The breed name was officially changed to Golden Retriever in 1920.
| Golden Retrievers are very attached to their owners. Leaving them alone in a room can cause the dog to become very sad and distressed. They have a need to always have something in their mouth, and like to carry things around! Goldens are great athletes and must be walked daily, or they will become restless and anxious. This makes them an ideal family pet. Golden Retrievers are not just attentive, they are obsessed with their people. It is this devotion to their families that is one of the main reasons they are one of the most popular dogs in the USA. |
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Golden Basics:
| Breed Group: Sporting | |
| Weight: Male: 65-75 pounds; Female: 55-65 pounds | |
| Height: Male: 23-24 inches; Female: 21.5 - 22.5 inches | |
| Color(s): Various shades of gold | |
| Coat: The Golden Retriever has a double coat that is water repellent and weather | |
| resistant. The outer coat is firm, resilient, and can be wavy or straight. The tail and legs are feathered with longer hair. The under coat is dense and soft in texture. The coat color is rich, lustrous, and varies in shades of cream to gold. The Golden is a heavy shedder. | ||
| Overview: The Golden Retriever was developed in Britain during the 1800's. The | |
| man responsible for this illustrious breed, Lord Tweedmouth, wanted a dog that was loyal, kind, spirited, and energetic. He also wanted a dog with a love for water and the ability to retrieve. Golden Retrievers are the embodiment of beauty and brains. | ||
| Character: The Golden Retriever is a gorgeous, large, and energetic breed. They are | |
| the world's foremost family pet and companion. They are sturdy, well proportioned, and are well known for their hunting capabilities on land and in the water. The Golden is perceptive and agile. | ||
| Temperament: Golden Retrievers are lovable, polite, and highly intelligent. They | |
| exude harm and confidence. They are sweet, eager to please, and devoted family companions. They do not do well if left alone for extended periods of time or they will become mischievous and destructive. They have a tendency to be overly exuberant and distractable. They are always gentle and patient with children. They are friendly with other pets. In fact, they are friendly with everyone. They tend to bark as a form of greeting. The Golden Retriever is not well suited for a two career family as they require an inordinate amount of human interaction and companionship. | ||
| Care: The Golden Retriever requires daily and thorough brushing with a firm bristle | |
| brush. They should be dry shampooed regularly, and bathed only when absolutely necessary with a mild shampoo. They are prone to hip dysplasia, cataracts, and skin allergies. It is important to not over feed the Golden Retriever, as they have a tendency to gain weight. | ||
| Training: The Golden Retriever is one of the easiest breeds to train. They excel in | |
| obedience and are popular therapy and service dogs. They have many talents, including competitive obedience, narcotic detection, agility, and performing tricks. | ||
| Activity: The Golden Retriever requires daily exercise. They enjoy play sessions with | |
| their family, retrieving balls and other toys. They will do okay in an apartment dwelling provided they are sufficiently exercised. Golden Retrievers are moderalty activ indoors and does best with a medium to large sized securely fenced yard. |