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15 Interesting Facts About Golden Retrievers

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The Golden Retriever is one of the best-known and most popular four-legged friends in our latitudes. Originally bred as a hunting dog, the breed has evolved into a true all-rounder and crowd pleaser.

Golden Retriever (dog breed) – Classification FCI
FCI Group 8: retrievers, search dogs, water dogs
Section 1: Retrievers
With work test
Country of origin: Great Britain

FCI standard number: 111

Height at the withers:
Males 56-61 cm
Females 51-56 cm

Weight: about 39-40kg
Use: Retriever

#1 The Golden Retriever originally came from Great Britain, where hunting feathered game was very popular.

#2 By the 1800s, advances in the gun industry suddenly made it possible to hit and kill birds from even greater distances, necessitating a more focused and reliable retriever.

#3 Therefore, the aim was to breed a dog that could bring prey back to the hunter over longer distances both on land and in the water.

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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