NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Golden Retriever

The Golden Retriever is a large breed of dog, historically developed as a gundog to retrieve shot waterfowl and upland game during hunting.^[1] As such they were bred to have a soft mouth to retrieve game undamaged and an instinctive love of water.^[2] Their versatility sees them employed in a variety of roles including illegal drug detection, search and rescue, as hunting dogs and as guide dogs. ^[3] The Golden Retriever is harmless in its disposition toward strangers and its owners alike. It's a well-known theory that a Golden Retriever would lick the hand of a home invader the same as it's own master. Its friendly, biddable nature and patient demeanor has also made it one of the most popular family dogs (by registration) in the world today.^[4] The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a country in western Europe, and member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the G8, the European Union, and NATO. Usually known simply as the United Kingdom, the UK, or (inaccurately) as Great Britain or Britain, the UK has four constituent... This article is about the country. ... FÃ©dÃ©ration Cynologique Internationale (FCI) (English, World Canine Organization), is an international Kennel Club based in Thuin, Belgium. ... Â© The American Kennel Club (or AKC) is the largest registry of purebred dog pedigrees in the United States. ... The Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC) is the peak body in Australia responsible for promoting excellence in breeding, showing, trialling, obedience, and other canine-related activities and the ownership of temperamentally and physically sound purebred dogs by responsible individuals across Australia. ... The Canadian Kennel Club (or C.K.C.) is the primary registry body for purebred dog pedigrees in Canada. ... The Kennel Club in the United Kingdom is a club aiming to improve the relationships between dogs and their owners. ... The New Zealand Kennel Club is an organisation responsible for dog pedigree registration services in New Zealand. ... The United Kennel Club (or UKC) is the second oldest all-breed registry of purebred dog pedigrees in the United States and the second largest in the world. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Trinomial name Canis lupus familiaris The dog (Canis lupus familiaris) is a domestic subspecies of the wolf, a mammal of the Canidae family of the order Carnivora. ... Gundogs, also called bird dogs, are a category of dog breeds developed to assist hunters to find and retrieve game, usually birds. ... A retriever is a type of gundog that retrieves game for a hunter. ... Falcated Duck at Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands centre, Gloucestershire, England Wildfowl or waterfowl, also waterbirds, is the collective term for the approximately 147 species of swans, geese and ducks, classified in the order Anseriformes, family Anatidae. ... Upland game is an American term which refers to those game birds hunted with pointing breeds, flushing spaniels, and retrievers which are not water fowl. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Search and Rescue (acronym SAR) is an operation mounted by emergency services, often well-trained volunteers, to find someone believed to be in distress, lost, sick or injured either in a remote or difficult to access area, such as mountains, desert or forest (Wilderness search and rescue), or at sea... Labrador Retriever guide dogs resting. ...

Characteristics

Appearance

The Golden Retriever is a large dog with a powerful, robust build and a very sweet face. His coat is soft and flat or can be wavy with feathering. The undercoat of the Golden Retriever is weatherproof. The coloring of the coat can be in one a variety of shades of cream and gold. The Golden Retriever always looks keen and eager. In terms of the weight these dogs are around 55-65 pounds for females and 65-75 pounds for males. Females are around 21-23 inches in height, and males are around 22-24 inches. Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ...

American type

The ideal Golden is athletic, and well balanced. It is a symmetrical, powerful, and active dog. An American Golden is less stocky and lankier than a British. A male should stand from 22–24 inch (58–61 cm) in height at the shoulders, and females should be 21.5–22.5 inch (55–57 cm) at the shoulders. The males weigh 65–75 lb. and the females weigh 55–65 lb. The coat is dense and water repellent, in various shades of lustrous gold, with moderate feathering. Excessive length, lightness, or darkness is undesirable. The gait should be free, smooth, powerful, and well-coordinated.^[5] They originated in England during the early 1800s and were a mix of the Tweed Water Spaniel, which is now extinct, and the Wavy-Coated Retriever.^[6] The Tweed Water Spaniel is a breed of dog extinct since the 1800s. ... A retriever is a type of gundog that retrieves game for a hunter. ...

Field line Golden Retrievers tend to be smaller and have less coat than their show line counterparts.

English type

There is some variation between the English type Golden Retrievers prevalent throughout Europe and Australia,^[7] and those of American lines and these differences are reflected in the breed standards. This type is bigger-boned, shorter, with a more square head and or muzzle and are generally slightly heavier. Males should be between 56–61 cm (22–24 inch) at the withers and females slightly shorter at between 51–56 cm (20–22 inch). Weight, however, is not specified in the UK standard. The KC standard calls for a level topline and straight hindquarters without the slight rear angulation found in American lines.^[8]^[9] The eyes of American line dogs tend to be set further apart than those of English lines and can appear to be slanted and triangular in shape by comparison. A Golden Retriever of English breeding can have a coat colour of any shade of gold or cream, however, red or mahogany are not permissible colours. Originally cream was not an acceptable colour in the UK standard, however, by 1936 the standard was revised to include cream. It was felt this exclusion was a mistake as the original "yellow" retrievers of the 19th century were lighter in colour than the then current standard permitted. As with dogs of American lines white is an unacceptable colour.^[10] The British KC standard is used in all countries with the exceptions of the US and Canada.^[9] Some breeders of this type in America may import their dogs to improve bloodlines. For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... The Kennel Club in the United Kingdom is a club aiming to improve the relationships between dogs and their owners. ... The Kennel Club in the United Kingdom is a club aiming to improve the relationships between dogs and their owners. ... United States may refer to: Places: United States of America SS United States, the fastest ocean liner ever built. ... World map showing the Americas CIA political map of the Americas in an equal-area projection The Americas are the lands of the New World, consisting of the continents of North America and South America with their associated islands and regions. ...

Coat and color

The coat is dense and waterproof, and may be straight or moderately wavy. It usually lies flat against the belly. The American Kennel Club (AKC) standard states that the coat is a "rich, lustrous golden of various shades", disallowing coats that are extremely light or extremely dark. This leaves the outer ranges of coat color up to a judge's discretion when competing in conformation shows. Therefore, "pure white" and "red" are unacceptable colors for the Golden coat.^[10] The Kennel Club (UK) also permits cream as an acceptable coat color.^[8] Judges may also disallow Goldens with pink noses, or those lacking pigment. The Golden's coat can also be of a mahogany color, referred to as "redheads", although this is not accepted in the British show ring.^[8] As a Golden grows older, its coat can become darker or lighter, along with a noticeable whitening of the fur on and around the muzzle. Puppy coats are usually much lighter than their adult coats, but a darker colouration at the tips of the ears may indicate a darker adult color. A golden's coat should never be too long, as this may prove to be a diservice to them in the field- especially when retrieving game. ^[5] Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... Â© The American Kennel Club (or AKC) is the largest registry of purebred dog pedigrees in the United States. ... In a conformation show, judges familiar with specific dog breeds evaluate individual dogs for how well they conform to published breed standards. ... The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a country in western Europe, and member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the G8, the European Union, and NATO. Usually known simply as the United Kingdom, the UK, or (inaccurately) as Great Britain or Britain, the UK has four constituent...

Temperament

The Golden Retriever temperament is a hallmark of the breed and is described in the standard as "kindly, friendly and confident".^[8] They are not "one man dogs" and are generally equally friendly with strangers and those familiar to them.^[11] Their trusting, gentle disposition therefore makes them a poor guard dog.^[12] Any form of unprovoked aggression or hostility towards either people, dogs or other animals, whether in the show ring or community, is completely unacceptable in a Golden Retriever and is not in keeping with the character of the breed and as such is considered a serious fault. Nor, should a Golden Retriever be unduly timid or nervous.^[5] ^[11] The typical Golden Retriever, is calm, naturally intelligent and biddable, with an exceptional eagerness to please. They are excellent with children and this along with their other qualities has made them a favorite family pet. Golden Retriever doing dog agility tunnel Perretta, owned by Mandy Book of San Jose, CA. Photo by Donn Dobkin, Just a Moment Photography, from M. Book via Elf | Talk. ... Golden Retriever doing dog agility tunnel Perretta, owned by Mandy Book of San Jose, CA. Photo by Donn Dobkin, Just a Moment Photography, from M. Book via Elf | Talk. ... Agility field left side: A competition agility field showing (clockwise from lower left) a tunnel, the dogwalk, the judge standing in front of a winged jump, two additional winged jumps, dog executing the teeter-totter with his handler guiding, and the tire jump. ... A guard dog, watch dog, or sentry dog is a dog employed to guard against, or watch for, unwanted or unexpected animals or people. ... In psychology and other social and behavioral sciences, aggression refers to behavior that is intended to cause harm or pain. ... Dog aggression is a term used by dog owners and breeders to describe canine-to-canine antipathy. ...

As the name suggests, the Golden Retriever really loves to retrieve. Whether it's a thrown stick, tennis ball, or flying disc, retrieving can keep a dog of this breed occupied and entertained for hours, particularly if there is also water involved. They might also pick up and "retrieve" any object that is near to them when greeting a human friend. A green Penn tennis ball. ... Frisbee redirects here. ...

Goldens are also noted for their intelligence, and can learn up to roughly 240 commands, words and phrases. These dogs are also renowned for their patience with children. However, as with any breed of dog, if not appropriately trained and supervised, a Golden may accidentally injure a child in play, due to their high-spirited nature.

Typically, Goldens are fairly unruly as puppies and may chew and retrieve everything in sight.^{[citation needed]}

By the time they reach maturity however, Goldens will have become active and fun-loving animals with the exceptionally patient demeanor befitting a dog bred to sit quietly for hours in a hunting blind. Adult Golden Retrievers love to work, and have a keen ability to focus on a given task. They will seemingly work until collapse, so care should be taken to avoid overworking them. A hunting blind is a cover device for hunters, designed to reduce the chance of detection. ...

Other characteristics related to their hunting heritage are a size suited for scrambling in and out of boats and an inordinate love for water. Golden Retrievers are exceptionally trainable -due to their intelligence, athleticism and desire to please their handlers- and generally excel in obedience trials. In fact, the first AKC Obedience Trial Champion was a Golden Retriever. They are also very competitive in agility and other performance events. It is important to note that harsh training methods will typically cause Goldens to “shut down,” therefore positive reinforcement is a more effective way to train this breed.^{[citation needed]}

Golden Retrievers are compatible with children and adults and are good with other dogs, cats and most livestock. Golden Retrievers are particularly valued for their high level of sociability towards people, calmness, and willingness to learn. Because of this, they are commonly used as guide dogs, mobility assistance dogs, and search and rescue dogs. ^[3] A blind man is led by his guide dog in BrasÃlia, Brazil. ... Search and Rescue (acronym SAR) is an operation mounted by emergency services, often well-trained volunteers, to find someone believed to be in distress, lost, sick or injured either in a remote or difficult to access area, such as mountains, desert or forest (Wilderness search and rescue), or at sea...

Care

Golden Retrievers are moderately active dogs, and require a reasonable amount of exercise each day, although exercise needs may vary depending on the individual dog and its age. They are a breed that is prone to obesity, even more so than the Labrador Retrievers,^{[citation needed]} and as such the average Golden Retriever should never be treated like a small dog, or sedentary house pet. Some dogs may be too active to be easily exercised by elderly owners. The Labrador Retriever (also Labrador or Lab for short), is one of several kinds of retriever, a type of gun dog. ...

Goldens should be groomed at least once a week, and every day during heavy shedding. Their coats shed heavily the entire year, and even more excessively during shedding season, which is normally in the spring as the dog loses its thick winter coat. They also need to have their ears cleaned regularly, or otherwise an ear infection might occur. While shedding is unavoidable with Golden Retrievers, frequent grooming (daily to weekly) lessens the amount of hair shed by the animal. Severe shedding that results in bald patches can be indicative of stress or sickness in a Golden Retriever. A dogs coat is its fur. ...

Golden Retrievers are very attached to their owners. Leaving them alone in a room can cause the dog to become very sad and distressed. They have a need to always have something in their mouth, and like to carry things around. They are great athletes and must be walked daily, or they will become restless and anxious.

History

The Golden Retriever breed was originally developed in Scotland at "Guisachan" near Glen Affric, the highland estate of Sir Dudley Marjoribanks (pronounced "Marʒbanks"), later Baron Tweedmouth. For many years, there was controversy over which breeds were originally crossed. In 1952, the publication of Majoribanks' breeding records from 1835 to 1890 dispelled the myth concerning the purchase of a whole troupe of Russian sheepdogs from a visiting circus.^[13] This article is about the country. ... Glen Affric Glen Affric (Scottish Gaelic: Gleann Afaraig) is a glen south-west of the village of Cannich in the Highland region of Scotland, some 15 miles to the west of Loch Ness. ... Dudley Coutts Marjoribanks, 1st Baron Tweedmouth (29 December 1820 - 4 March 1894). ... Baron Tweedmouth was a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. ... A Sheep dog is a type of domestic dog whose original purpose was to herd or guard sheep. ... For other uses, see Circus (disambiguation). ...

Improvements in guns during the 1800s resulted in more fowl being downed during hunts at greater distances and over increasingly difficult terrain. This led to more birds being lost in the field. Because of this improvement in firearms, a need for a specialist retriever, arose as training setter and pointer breeds in retrieval was found to be ineffective. Thus work began on the breeding of the Golden Retriever to fill this role.^[11] For other uses, see Fowl (disambiguation). ... Firearms redirects here. ...

The original cross was of a yellow-colored Retriever, Nous, with a Tweed Water Spaniel female dog, Belle. The Tweed Water Spaniel is now extinct but was then common in the border country. Majoribanks had purchased Nous in 1865 from an unregistered litter of otherwise black wavy-coated retriever pups. In 1868, this cross produced a litter that included four pups; these four became the basis of a breeding program which included the Irish Setter, the sandy-colored Bloodhound, the St. John's Water Dog of Newfoundland, and two more wavy-coated black Retrievers. The bloodline was also inbred and selected for trueness to Majoribanks' idea of the ultimate hunting dog. His vision included a more vigorous and powerful dog than previous retrievers, one that would still be gentle and trainable. Russian sheepdogs are not mentioned in these records, nor are any other working dog breeds. The ancestry of the Golden Retriever is all sporting dogs, in line with Majoribanks' goals.^[3] Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... The Tweed Water Spaniel is a breed of dog extinct since the 1800s. ... A retriever is a type of gundog that retrieves game for a hunter. ... The Irish Setter, also known as the Red Setter, is a breed of gundog and family dog. ... For other uses, see Bloodhound (disambiguation). ... The St. ... A hunting dog refers to any dog who assists humans in hunting, or whose breed was originally developed to do so. ... For the comedy group, see Working Dog Productions. ... Pages in category Sporting dogs There are 46 pages in this section of this category. ...

Golden Retrievers were first accepted for registration by the The Kennel Club of England in 1903, as Flat Coats - Golden. They were first exhibited in 1908, and in 1911 were recognized as a breed described as Retriever (Golden and Yellow). In 1913, the Golden Retriever Club was founded. The breed name was officially changed to Golden Retriever in 1920. The Kennel Club in the United Kingdom is a club aiming to improve the relationships between dogs and their owners. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ...

The Honorable Archie Majoribanks took a Golden Retriever to Canada in 1881, and registered Lady with the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1894. These are the first records of the breed in these two countries. The breed was first registered in Canada in 1927, and the Golden Retriever Club of Ontario, now the Golden Retriever Club of Canada, was formed in 1958. The co-founders of the GRCC were Cliff Drysdale an Englishman who had brought over an English Golden and Jutta Baker, daughter in law of Louis Baker who owned Northland Kennels, possibly Canada's first kennel dedicated to Goldens. The AKC recognized the breed in 1925, and in 1938 the Golden Retriever Club of America was formed.^[14] Â© The American Kennel Club (or AKC) is the largest registry of purebred dog pedigrees in the United States. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Official languages English (de facto) Government Lieutenant-Governor David C. Onley Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament House seats 107 Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area...

Health

The typical life span for Golden Retrievers is 10–12 years.^{[citation needed]} In many lines of Golden Retrievers, life-threatening health problems are so common that it can be difficult to find an individual that you can count on remaining healthy for a normal lifetime. When not taken care of (not exercising golden retrievers can cause them to become obese) a large number of Golden Retrievers live less than ten years.^{[citation needed]} Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 526 pixelsFull resolution (1095 Ã— 720 pixel, file size: 121 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 526 pixelsFull resolution (1095 Ã— 720 pixel, file size: 121 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...

Breeding Golden Retrievers can be profitable for puppy mills and backyard breeders. As a result of careless breeding for profit, Goldens are prone to genetic disorders and other diseases. Hip dysplasia is very common in the breed; when buying a puppy in the US its parents should have been examined by the OFA or by PennHIP for hip disease. Puppy mills (known as puppy farms in the UK and Australia) are dog breeding operations that are considered by some to be disreputable and sometimes hazardous to the health of the animals due to the conditions of the breeding kennel. ... A backyard breeder is a person who practices random or ignorant dog breeding on a small scale. ... A genetic disorder is a condition caused by abnormalities in genes or chromosomes. ... This article is about hip dysplasia, a condition affecting the hip joint, which occurs in humans but is more commonly associated with animals, especially dogs (Canine hip dysplasia). ... The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals is an organisation that aims to research and prevent orthopedic and Hereditary diseases in animals. ... PennHIP (an acronym for University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program) is a diagnostic technique for evaluating the hips of dogs for laxity, as well as a network of veterinarians that use the PennHIP method of evaluation. ...

Common diseases

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Other diseases

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Activities

Dog sports

The Golden Retriever's eagnerness to please has made them consistent, top performers in the obedience and agility rings. The first three dogs ever to achieve the AKC Obedience Champion title were Golden Retrievers; the first of the three was a female named Tonka.^[19] Obedience Training usually refers to the training of a dog and the term is most commonly used in that context. ... Agility field left side: A competition agility field showing (clockwise from lower left) a tunnel, the dogwalk, the judge standing in front of a winged jump, two additional winged jumps, dog executing the teeter-totter with his handler guiding, and the tire jump. ...

Their natural retrieving ability also sees them excel in flyball and field trials.^[13] Dogs from two teams race against each other over parallel lines of jumps. ... A Spaniel Field Trial A field trial is a highly competitive event at which hunting dogs usually compete against one another. ...

Rescue efforts

Because of the prevalence and prominence of the breed, high demand results in many Goldens being abandoned each year by owners who can no longer care for them. Puppy mills are another source of orphan Golden Retrievers. These dogs, often old or in need of medical support, may end up in animal shelters. Puppy mill — puppy farming in the United Kingdom and Australia—is a disparaging term for the practices of some dog breeders. ... Dog Pound redirects here. ...

In response to the numbers of orphan Goldens, volunteer organizations work to rescue, care for, and adopt abandoned Golden Retrievers. These rescue groups usually accept dogs from owners and establish agreements with local animal shelters to ensure that dogs will be transferred to their care rather than euthanized. Once rescued, Golden Retrievers are placed in foster homes until a permanent home is found. It is common for rescue groups to screen prospective adopters to ensure that they are capable of providing a good home for the dog. Golden retriever rescue groups have utilized the world wide web to raise funds and advertise rescued Goldens to adopters. The Golden Retriever Club of America has a permanent standing committee, the National Rescue Committee. A rescue group or rescue organization takes unwanted or abused pets and attempts to find new, caring homes for them. ... Foster care is a system by which adults care for orphans or other children who are not living with their biological parents, for example due to child abuse. ...

Famous Golden Retrievers

Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1200x1891, 1004 KB) Gerald Ford and golden retriever Liberty (dog) on November 7, 1974. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1200x1891, 1004 KB) Gerald Ford and golden retriever Liberty (dog) on November 7, 1974. ... A prime minister is the most senior minister of cabinet in the executive branch of government in a parliamentary system. ... Kevin Michael Rudd (born 21 September 1957), is the leader of the federal Australian Labor Party and Leader of the Opposition in the Australian Parliament. ... The famous Lion Crest that still graces Stroh labels. ... 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