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| The Golden
Retriever Breed in Brief: |
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With a sunny disposition to match it's
beautiful golden coat, the Golden
Retriever makes a loyal, affectionate
and trustworthy companion.
Originally used as a soft-mouthed
retriever for wild game hunting, the
Golden Retriever breed has become
extremely popular as a treasured family
pet and has also been used widely as a
guide dog for the blind. Golden
Retrievers were developed in the 1800's
in Britain - a mix of various sporting
breeds as well as Bloodhound to sharpen
the breeds' scenting skills. The Golden
Retriever was recognized as a pure breed
by the English Kennel Club in 1913, and
has since found it's way into the hearts
and homes of dog lovers world-wide.
Extremely loveable, well-mannered and
eager-to-please, Golden Retrievers excel
in field trials, hunting, tracking,
agility and obedience. They adore
children and get along well with other
dogs and family pets. Goldens stand
from 22 to 24 inches at the shoulder and
weigh from 60 to 75 pounds. The dense,
water-repellent coat comes in various
golden shades and requires weekly
brushing to keep it silky and shiny.
Golden Retrievers do best in homes with
a large yard or country homes where they
are given plenty of outdoor exercise.
If you are looking for a fantastic
family dog, you can't go wrong with a
Golden Retriever puppy - there's a
reason they are North America's #1 dog
breed!
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Golden Retriever Breed History: |
| The most glamorous of the
retriever family, the Golden Retriever was
developed in the mid-19th century by a
Scotsman, Sir Dudley Majoribanks, later Lord
Tweedmouth. The romantic story that first
unfolded concerned Sir Dudley visiting a
circus and being so taken with a troupe of
Russian sheepdogs that he bought them all.
But when his breeding records were made
public, they revealed the Golden Retriever
was all sporting blood. It had been created
by crossing the wavy-coated Retriever with
the yellow Tweed Water Spaniel. The
offspring were crossed with the Irish Setter
and the sandy-coloured Bloodhound. Line
breeding finally created the Golden. It was
first granted breed status in Britain in
1913. Among the most ingratiating of breeds,
the Golden Retriever's manners win friends
for him wherever he's seen. |
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Golden Retriever Breed Description: |
Height/Weight:
Strong and upstanding Golden Retriever males
measure from 23-24 in (58-61 cm) at the
shoulder and weigh from 65-75 lb (29.5-34
kg). Females are somewhat smaller.
Coat: The Golden Retriever has a dense and
water-repellent coat that lies flat against
the body and may be straight or wavy. It is
firm and resilient. There's moderate
feathering on the back of the forelegs and
heavier feathering on the front of the neck,
back of thighs and underside of tail.
Color: The Golden Retriever is golden, of
course, but in various shades of gold. |
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Golden Retriever Breed Temperament: |
| As a family pet, especially
with children, the Golden Retriever breed
has few equals. The Golden Retriever is
noted for being friendly, reliable and
trustworthy. In addition to being a
gentle-mouthed retriever, the Golden
Retriever excels in obedience and shines as
a guide dog for the seeing-impaired. |
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Golden Retriever Breed Exercise
Requirements: |
| A powerful and active dog,
the Golden Retriever does well in suburban
or country environments where he gets lots
of outdoor exercise, but keep him
well-fenced for his own protection. |
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Golden Retriever Breed Grooming
Requirements: |
| Regular brushing is the only
grooming required for the Golden Retriever
outside of the occasional bath. |
Life Expectancy: 12 to 14 Years
Good with Children:
Yes
Dog Breed Group:
Sporting Dogs Group
Size Group:
Large |
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