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15 Golden Retriever Facts So Interesting You’ll Say, “OMG!”

#13 Epilepsy can also show up in them in the first three years of life. However, this disease can be treated well with medication.

#14 Cancer in particular has increased significantly within this breed in recent decades, and mast cell tumors are particularly common. As with many larger dog breeds, the Golden Retriever is also affected by elbow and hip dysplasia, which can severely limit its mobility.

HD/ED-free breeding dogs and careful feeding and joint stress, especially in the first year of life, can prevent this malformation of the hip joints.

#15 The most well-known ancestor of the Golden Retriever was held by the Scottish Lord of Tweedmouth, Dudley Majoribanks, and was called “Nous”. These were the beginnings of the Golden Retrievers as we know them today.

Dudley Majoribanks is now considered the founder of this special dog breed.

Famous owners:

Singer Adam Levine (“Maroon 5”)
Presenter Conan O'Brien ("Conan")
Actress Denise Richards (“James Bond 007 – The World Is Not Enough”
Actress Diane Keaton (“What Your Heart Desires”)
Actress Emma Stone (“La La Land”)
Actor Jackie Chan (“Rush Hour”)
Host Jimmy Fallon (“Tonight Show”)
Singer Nick Jonas (“Jonas Brothers”)
Actress Nicolette Sheridan (“Desperate Housewives”)
Presenter Oprah Winfrey (“Oprah”)
US President Ronald Reagan
Entrepreneur Gerald Ford (“Ford Motors”)
Actor Ryan Reynolds (“Deadpool”)

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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