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14+ Historical Facts About Golden Retrievers You Might Not Know

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#4 The “golden myth” was dispelled only in the middle of the 20th century thanks to the works of the breed historian Elma Stonex.

#5 Since 1952, when Lord Tweedmouth’s original book on breeding became available for study, it has been possible to learn the true story of the ancestors of the modern Golden Retriever breed.

#6 The book records the purchase in 1865 of a yellow retriever named Nous from a street shoemaker in Brighton. The dog was given to him for debts and she was the only yellow puppy in a litter of black wavy retrievers.

Mary Allen

Written by Mary Allen

Hello, I'm Mary! I've cared for many pet species including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, fish, and bearded dragons. I also have ten pets of my own currently. I've written many topics in this space including how-tos, informational articles, care guides, breed guides, and more.

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