Golden Retrievers need plenty of daily exercise. They enjoy outdoor play especially swimming and fetching.
Golden Retrievers have a thick, water-repellant double coat and tend to be heavy shedders twice a year and more moderate of a shedder throughout the year. Their coat will need groomed once or twice a week. Otherwise, Goldens only need bathed two to three times a month to keep their coat clean.
The Golden Retriever is known to be a devoted, loyal and affectionate family dog that thrives on human companionship. The Golden Retriever is a sweet, playful dog that loves children and other animals.
The Golden Retriever breed was developed in Scotland during the late 19th century by Lord Tweedmouth. He aimed to create a skilled hunting dog capable of retrieving game from both land and water. This was achieved through selective breeding of various retrievers and spaniels. Lord Tweedmouth's efforts are one of the most well-documented breeding efforts ever recorded.
The breed gained popularity in England and was recognized by The Kennel Club of England in 1911 as "Retriever — Yellow or Golden."
In 1920, the breed name was changed to Golden Retriever. A few years later, Goldens were introduced to the US as both companions and hunting dogs. The breed was officially recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925.
