Origin : Highlands of Scotland
The Golden Retriever is a Scottish breed of retriever dog of medium size. It is characterised by a gentle and affectionate nature and a striking golden coat.
Golden Retriever Breed
GROUP: Sporting
HEIGHT: 23 to 24 inches (males); 21.5 to 22.5 inches (females)
WEIGHT: 65 to 75 pounds (males); 55 to 65 pounds (females)
COAT: Medium-length double coat
COAT COLOR: Light to dark gold
LIFE SPAN: 10 to 12 years
TEMPERAMENT: Trustworthy, intelligent, playful, energetic.
HYPOALLERGENIC: No
ORIGIN: United Kingdom, Scotland
History of the Golden Retriever
Golden retrievers originated from the Scottish Highlands, where they were used primarily as hunting dogs. The Scottish estate owners needed a dog that could retrieve birds either in water or on land because their hunting grounds had many ponds and marshes. As guns were improved, retrievers needed to be able to bring back birds from farther distances.
