Golden Retriever
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The Golden Retriever is a Scottish breed of retriever dog of medium-large size. It is characterised by a gentle and affectionate nature and a striking golden coat. It is a working dog, and registratio
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Nous, sitting, at Guisachan, 1870s
Winifred Charlesworth with two of her Golden Retrievers, 1910s
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Flat-coated Retriever
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The Flat-coated Retriever is a gun dog breed originating from England. It was developed as a retriever both on land and in the water.
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…as guide dogs. The Golden Retriever was bred 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. It was recognised by the Kennel Club in 1913…
A black Flat-Coated Retriever
Flat-Coated Retriever holding a gun dog dummy.
A male 7-year-old Flat Coated Retriever
Black is the most common colour, but Flat-Coated Retrievers also occur in liver (dark brown) and yellow, although yellow is not allowed by the breed standard.