Golden Retriever

Golden Retriever: BREED BOX Country: Great Britain Size: 60-80lb(27-36kg),20-24in(51-56cm) Temperament: Fun-loving, active Grooming: Brushing once a week Recognition: FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC, KC(UK), NZKC

History - The Golden Retriever was original cross with light-colored Flat-Coated Retriever and the now extinct Tweed Water. It is also believed that the Newfoundland, Irish Setter and other variety of water spaniels were also used to form the Golden Retriever of today.

In 1903 the Kennel Club of England accepted the Golden Retriever into its Kennel Club under the name ‘Flat Coats’ (Golden). It wasn’t until 1920 that the bred name was officially changed to Golden Retriever.

The AKC recognized the breed in 1932, and in 1938 the Golden Retriever Club of America was formed.

Appearance - The Golden Retriever is a medium large breed, and very active and fun-loving but also exceptionally patient, as befits a dog bred to sit quietly for hours in a hunting hide. Golden Retrievers are used today successfully in field trials, hunting, obedience, and as guide dogs for the blind.

The look very similar to the Labrador Retriever especially when puppies. The most obvious difference is the longer coat of the Golden Retriever. The coat of the Golden Retriever is wavy and water-resistant; ideal for those not uncommon plunges into any body of water the dog may encounter. Colors range from shades of cream to deep gold.

Description - Like the Labrador Retriever, they are noted for their intelligence and their affection for people, and their tolerance of children. They are the ideal family pets, eager to please and train. In fact the three dogs of any breed to achieve the AKC Obedience Champion title, first available in July 1977, were all Golden Retrievers.

Ideal Owners: Golden Retrievers are the ideal family pets. They are a bundle of joy, full of energy so although they can adapt to apartment life they need to be given plenty of exercise daily.

Life Expectancy: 13 years

Coat Color: Cream-Yellow, Gold

Other Names: Golden

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