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Golden Retriever Characteristics: The
Golden Retriever, with its intelligence and eager to please attitude, is one
of the most popular breeds in the United States. The working ability that has
made the Golden Retriever such a useful hunting companion also make them an ideal
guide, assistance and search and rescue dog. This active and energetic
Sporting breed can adapt to many different living situations but requires daily
exercise. With his friendly temperament and striking golden color, this breed
is both beautiful to look at and a joy to own.
Appearance: Males
23-24 inches in height at withers; females 21½-22½ inches.
Weight for dogs 65-75 pounds; bitches 55-65 pounds. A symmetrical, powerful,
active dog, sound and well put together, not clumsy nor long in the leg, displaying
a kindly expression and possessing a personality that is eager, alert and self-confident.
Overall appearance, balance, gait and purpose to be given more emphasis than
any of his component parts. The golden-colored coat is the hallmark of this versatile
breed, and can range from very light to dark gold.
Grooming: Water-repellant
double-coat sheds seasonally and needs regular brushing.
History:
The Golden Retriever originated in the Scottish Highlands in the late 1800s and
was used predominantly for hunting. The breed was developed by Lord Tweedmouth,
whose goal was to create a superb retriever suited to the Scottish climate, terrain
and available game. He crossed his original "Yellow Retriever" with
the Tweed Water Spaniel (now extinct) found on his estate. Later integrations
of Irish Setter, Bloodhound, and more Tweed Water Spaniel produced the retriever
we know today.
About Buffy:
Buffy is a lively pup currently learning the required commands to pass the CGC.
She is an intelligent and loving little girl with an impressive background including
top champion European lines. You can literally trace her history online back
to the early 1900s.
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