10 facts you NEED to know about your golden retriever!

 ten facts you NEED to know about your golden retriever

1- they are  sporting dogs:

golden retrievers were originally bred as gun dogs to retrieve shot waterfowl during hunting and shooting parties hence the name Retriever

2-golden retrievers trace back to scotland:

they were first bred in Scotland in the mid-1800s but they weren't good at retrieving shot game from both the water and land which was a necessity they were therefore crossed with the Water Spaniel to make the golden retriever breed

3-their recognition:

they were recognized as a brief by the English Kennel Club in 1911 but not until 1925 by the American Kennel Club

4-famous owners:

both US presidents Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan had golden

retrievers 

5-famous golden retrievers:

Augie a golden retriever from Dallas holds the world record for most tennis balls held in the mouth by a dog with five tennis balls

6-their popularity:

they are the third most popular dog breed in the USA it's not 

hard to see why

7-the lifespan:

the lifespan of a golden retriever is about 10 to 12 years

8-strong sense of smell:

they're also often used in police units as drug detection dogs because of their outstanding sense of smell

9-their coat:

golden retrievers have a two-layer coat the top coat being water-resistant and wavy whilst the undercoat is soft and keeps them cool / warm throughout the seasons this kind of coat comes in handy as they are known to absolutely love swimming

10-their friendliness:

they are often used as guide dogs due to their friendliness towards people in eagerness to learn in their gentleness