This member of the Gundog Group, is one of the most popular dogs in the world. It is now known that the first Lord Tweedmouth began Golden Retrievers as a definite breed. and took their present name in 1920.

This dog was bred to retrieve game in the shooting field but he has adapted so well that there is nothing he cannot do except as a guard dog , this being due to his friendly temperament that makes him unsuitable for guarding. He has been a guide dog, a dog for detecting drugs and explosives, a tracker, an obedience competitor and of course, an energetic, fun-loving member of the family.

This dog is easy to train to basic obedience or to higher standards, is rarely a choosy feeder and has a thick coat that is fairly easy to keep clean.

Height at the withers for males 56-61cm (22-24in), bitches 51-56cm (20-22in)