Dog breeds :
Golden Retriever / Russian Retriever / Yellow Retriever
Ch Ducat-Season's Mr Lucky, owner: Kathy Waugaman
General
The Golden Retriever is a medium-sized, well-balanced dog with a
distinctive golden-colored coat; small, drop ears; and a natural tail carried
level with the back or with a slight upward curve. The correct relationship
of length of body to height is 12:11. The Golden Retriever is a dog without
exaggeration. The Golden Retriever should be evaluated as a working gun
dog, and exaggerations or faults should be penalized in proportion to how
much they interfere with the dog's ability to work.
Characteristics
The breed's most readily identifiable characteristic is its rich, lustrous
golden color. Another essential characteristic is proper temperament. A
Golden Retriever is friendly, calm, compliant and compatible with people
and other dogs. Goldens are particularly good with children. The Golden
Retriever's friendly temperament is reflected in his kindly expression. The
Golden Retriever is a powerfully built dog, with a good nose for tracking, a
soft mouth, and an eagerness to learn.
Temperament
Friendly, reliable, and trustworthy. Quarrelsomeness or hostility towards other dogs or
people in normal situations, or an unwarranted show of timidity or nervousness, is not
in keeping with Golden Retriever character. Such actions should be penalized
according to their significance.
History
The Golden Retriever was developed in late 19th century Scotland and
England primarily by crossing Flat- and Wavy-coated Retrievers, Tweed
Water Spaniels, and a red Setter. The Golden was bred by British
aristocrats to be a dual purpose dog, able to retrieve waterfowl and
upland game birds and also to be a companion. Lord Tweedmouth
produced some of the early foundation stock by mating a yellow
Wavy-coated Retriever named Nous to his Tweed Water Spaniel, Belle.
The Golden Retriever's friendly disposition, attractive appearance, and
high level of trainability have made this breed one of the most popular in
the United States. Today, Goldens are found at field trials and dog shows,
in family homes and nursing homes, leading the blind and serving as ears
or hands for handicapped persons.
Origin
Scotland
Utilization
Hunting
Classification
Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs
Size
Large
Height
Dogs 56-61 cms (22-24 ins) at withers. Bitches 51-56 cms (20-22 ins) at withers.
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