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