Golden Retriever

Developed as an ideal hunting retriever, the Golden Retriever’s eagerness to please and friendliness has made them an extremely popular family pet.

Illustration courtesy of the Swedish Kennel Club

Developed as an ideal hunting retriever, the Golden Retriever's eagerness to please and friendliness has made them an extremely popular family pet.

Fun Fact

A Golden Retriever is also pictured in the Guinness Book of World’s Records for “Most tennis balls held in mouth” (with 6).

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