The Golden Retriever
Golden retrievers originated in Scotland in the mid-19th century. Did you know that the first golden retriever’s parents were a yellow-colored male retriever named “Nous” and a female Tweed Water Spaniel named “Belle”?
Golden Retrievers were developed by Dudley Marjoribanks, First Baron of Tweedmouth, because there was a need for a specialist retriever to bring back dead fowl from a great distance as well as from land and water.
Personality
Obedient, playful, and well-mannered, Golden Retrievers are a breeze to train. Therefore they are a number one choice for service and therapy dogs. Of late, they have been a favorite among police, who utilize them for drug and bomb sniffing, as well as for search and rescue teams.
Golden retrievers are athletic and smart dogs. But what makes them great pets is their kindly face and tolerant attitude. Golden retrievers are friendly, confident, and kind. Golden retrievers are helpful for blind people. They are easily trained and are extremely kid-friendly dogs.
Negatives
Golden Retrievers are not good watch dogs. Also, they don’t like to be left alone for a long time because they are so active. They also shed lot of hair and chew on stuff.
Celebrity Golden Retrievers
Presidents Ronald Reagan and Gerald Ford had Golden Retrievers as pets.
Movies starring Golden Retrievers
Golden Retrievers were featured prominently in the Air Bud film series, Full House, The Incredible Journey, and the film Up.
About Golden Retriever dogs
Golden Retrievers live about 10-12 years. Golden Retrievers come in many different colors (brown, light golden, cream, and also dark yellow. Whatever color they may come in, Golden Retrievers make wonderful pets.