Talking about golden retriever, most people identify with just one popular breed- ‘Golden Retriever.’ However there are eight different types of golden retrievers, but they are all of one breed. Hence their behavioral traits are the same. These dogs all are well-loved and make great family dogs.
A gentle and loyal canine breed, retrievers are affectionate, friendly, and gentle around kids. This dog breed is found in 3 different colors- dark golden, only golden, and lightly golden.
Let us delve deeper into more facts about golden retriever and their distinct types.
History of golden retriever:
Golden retrievers, one of America’s favorite dogs, were originally bred for retrieving shot-down birds from land and water. They are the 4th most popular breed in the United States. Retrievers are celebrity pets.
Many celebrities like Oprah, Emma Stone, and Jimmy Fallon own retrievers. Moreover, two American Presidents happened to have owned golden retrievers.
Characteristic traits of golden retrievers:
- They are known for their energy as they were bred to hunt throughout the day.
- They make great working dogs.
- They are athletic. Bred to swim in lakes and rivers and run through fields.
- They are mouthy and bred to hold lost birds in their mouths.
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