07/31/2026
⭐️BREED OF THE WEEK⭐️
Meet Olive, a 2 year old Golden Retriever 💛
Golden Retrievers were developed in Scotland in the 1800s to retrieve waterfowl and upland game (pheasants, quail, etc.) for hunters. Sir Dudley Marjoribanks wanted to create the ideal hunting companion—one that could retrieve game from both land and water while handling the challenging terrain and climate of Scotland. Over many generations, the breed was tweaked and refined into the Golden Retrievers we know and love. These dogs are incredibly loyal, hardworking, eager to please, confident and known for their friendly, outgoing personalities. The Golden Retriever was recognized by the AKC in 1925 and placed in the Sporting group. Today, Golden Retrievers continue to excel as hunting/ sporting dogs but have also earned their stripes as devoted service dogs, therapy dogs, search and rescue dogs and of course, beloved family companions🫂
Golden Retrievers require regular grooming and brushing to keep their coats healthy and in good condition. Goldens do shed year round and have seasonal coat blows like many double coated breeds. Many Golden owners opt to “tidy trim” in areas such as the chest, belly, legs, paws, butt fluff and sanitary areas to keep them feeling their best!🫧
Fun Fact!
Golden Retrievers love water! Their partially webbed toes help them swim efficiently and their dense double coat protects them while swimming in cold waters
Also, they were originally named Yellow Retrievers! As the breed became established, the name was changed to Golden Retriever to better describe their beautiful golden coats and create a unique identity for the breed💛🐾