Golden Retriever

Appearance: Exuberant Scottish gundog of great beauty. Sturdy, muscular, medium size. Famous dense, lustrous golden coat. Broad head, friendly intelligent eyes, short ears, straight muzzle are hallmarks. Moves with smooth, powerful gait; feathery tail carried with 'merry action'. Among America's most popular breeds.

Traits & Characteristics: Serious workers (hunting, field work, guide dogs, search-and-rescue), enjoy competitive events. Endearing love of life. Outgoing, trustworthy, eager-to-please family dogs; relatively easy to train. Joyous, playful approach to life, puppyish into adulthood. Energetic, enjoy outdoor play, swimming, fetching.

Colors: Dark Golden, Light Golden, Golden

Origins: Developed in Scotland (by Lord Tweedmouth).