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Historical Perspective Of The Golden Retriever

The Golden Retriever, one of the most popular intelligent dogs around the world, is known for its service in a wide variety of areas including field trials, obedience, hunting and offering companionship and guidance to blind people. During early days of the 1800's, hunting was considered both a practical measure for obtaining food as well as an interesting domain of sports in England and Scotland. The Golden Retriever was developed from the need to have a medium-sized dog that has the flexibility to move through wild fowling, both upland gaming zone and waterfowl.
In 19th century, Lord Tweedmouth at Guisachan estate, Scotland, kept the records of the development of the Golden Retriever for the first time. These records were published for the first time by Tweedmouth's great nephew in the year 1952. It was during the mid of 19th century when Lord Tweedmouth purchased his the Golden Retriever Nous. In his estate, he put the effort to breed the dogs with desired characteristics.
During that time, Tweed Water Spaniel dogs were used for the purpose of hunting and they were recognized for their true intelligence, boldness and vitality. While developing the breed of the Golden Retriever, Tweed Water Spaniel dogs played a significant role. Breeding between Nous and Belle, a female Tweed Water Spaniel dog, gave birth the first fours desired golden puppies. However in time, dogs like Bloodhound, Irish setter along with Tweed Water Spaniel were integrated in order to breed the Golden Retrievers of today.

At the end of 19th century in England, the popularity of the Golden Retriever increased significantly. In the year 1908, the first exhibition of Golden Retrieve was held in the Crystal Palace show, England. A separate status had been established with the formation of the Golden Retriever Club in the year 1913 in England. In 1920, these dogs put their footsteps in North America for the first time in the line of dog-breeding history.
The American Kennel Club (AKC) offered the recognition and listed them in the year 1925. During the time between 1930s and 1940s, the popularity of this breed became significantly increased. The Golden Retriever was the dog that achieved the crown of obedience, The Obedience Champ Title, from the AKC, while competing with many other varieties of dogs in the year 1977. In early days, the capability of the Golden Retriever dogs was limited to their hunting instinct, but later on down the line they show their utmost talent in the domain of show ring as well.

One interesting fact is that the dark shade used to be the predominant public preference that went over the light shade coat in earlier times, which is quite uncommon in today's scenario. Throughout the years, the popularity of this breed has increased and the Golden Retriever has been known as one of the most adorable and intelligent dogs among all other breeds around the world.

The Golden Retriever is the perfect combination of action with beauty. It is widely accepted for its intelligence, obedience, golden shade and liveliness. This article offers all the basic the Golden Retriever information including its history.

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Golden Retriever Puppies

If you have ever seen a new litter of Golden Retriever puppies, you know how absolutely irresistible these furry babies are. However, those cute mugs and fuzzy bodies belie a dog that is going to…Continue

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Started by Carol Matthews Aug 12, 2008.

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Choosing Golden Retriever Puppies

It is important to consider whether or not Golden Retriever puppies are right for you before you choose to add one to your household. This may be the right breed for you if you want a large and…Continue

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Started by Carol Matthews Jul 28, 2008.

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Golden Retriever Puppy Behavior And What It Means

Golden Retriever puppies are very adorable, but even their cute behavior, like jumping onto laps and barking at anything different will get old as they grow up. They don’t stay small for long. A pup…Continue

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Started by Carol Matthews Jul 17, 2008.

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Golden Retriever: Coat Should Not Be Dull

There may be different reasons why you are seeking out places that offer Golden Retriever puppies for sale including wanting a pet, or owning a dog to go hunting with or having a companion that obeys…Continue

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Started by Carol Matthews Jul 8, 2008.

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Finding Golden Retriever Puppies For Sale – A Modern Treasure Hunt

In 2007, the American Kennel Club (AKC) announced that the Golden Retriever was the fourth most popular breed in the country. They have routinely been in the top ten most popular breeds for a long…Continue

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Started by Carol Matthews Jun 23, 2008.

 
 
 

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