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A golden retriever mother sits in tall grass outdoors with five golden retriever puppies gathered closely beside her.
Gentle and friendly Golden Retriever with puppies.

Golden Retriever dog

breed of dog
Also known as: Golden, Golden Retriever
Written by
Caroline Coile
Caroline Coile is the author of the Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds and more than 30 other books.
Caroline Coile
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Golden Retriever dog, breed of sporting dog developed in Scotland in the 19th century as a gundog and water retriever to assist hunters in recovering game birds. It is a strong and hardy all-around dog and an excellent swimmer. Its thick coat is long on the neck, thighs, tail, and back of the legs and may be any shade of golden brown. The Golden Retriever was first shown in England in 1908 and was registered...

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