Golden Retriever

Golden Retriever
Other names	Flat-coated Retriever, Golden Yellow or Golden Retriever
Origin	Scotland
Foundation stock	Flat-coated Retriever Tweed Water Spaniel Red Setter Bloodhound Labrador Retriever
Traits Height Males 56–61 cm (22–24 in) Females 51–56 cm (20–22 in) Weight 25–34 kg (55–75 lb) Coat Flat or wavy double coat with good feathering, dense water-resistant undercoat Colour Any shade of gold or cream Litter size 7.2±2.7[1]: 4  Life span 13.2 years
Kennel club standards The Kennel Club standard Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Golden Retriever is a Scottish breed of retriever dog of medium size. It is characterised by a gentle and affectionate nature and a striking golden coat. It is commonly kept as a pet and is among the most frequently registered breeds in several Western countries. It is a frequent competitor in dog shows and obedience trials; it is also used as a gun dog (a type of hunting dog for soft-mouthed retrieving of fowl) and may be trained for use as a guide dog.

The breed was created by Sir Dudley Marjoribanks at his Scottish estate Guisachan in the late nineteenth century. He cross-bred Flat-coated Retrievers with Tweed Water Spaniels, with some further infusions of Red Setter, Labrador Retriever and Bloodhound. The breed was recognised by the Kennel Club in 1913, and during the interwar period spread to many parts of the world.