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About The Breed
Breed Overview
The Golden Retriever is a medium-sized breed with a beautiful, golden coat. It is known for its kind eyes, loyalty, and enthusiasm for life. The Golden Retriever is one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States. Though historicallyly bred as hunting dogs in the Scottish Highlands, Goldens also make excellent family dogs.
Golden Retrievers usually get along well with children and are incredibly affectionate and intelligent. Golden Retrievers make excellent service dogs and are often very successful as guide, therapy, and search and rescue dogs.
Learn more about the golden retriever’s history, care needs, temperament, and more at the American Kennel Club website.
Breed Characteristics
Affection Level-High
Friendliness-High
Kid-Friendly-High
Pet-Friendly-High
Exercise Needs-High
Playfulness-High
Energy Level-High
Trainability-High
Intelligence-High
Shedding - High
Golden Retriever Club of America
The Golden Retriever Club of America (GRCA) is the primary guardian of the Golden Retriever breed in the United States. Club members determine the breed standard, code of ethics, and performance standards. The organization’s members care deeply about the Golden Retriever breed and strive to protect and improve it. GRCA also provides education to help pet owners obtain and care for healthy Goldens from reputable breeders.
