15 Facts About Golden Retrievers Probably You Didn’t Know
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How many Golden Retriever facts do you know?
Are you a Retriever whizz or trailing at the back of the pack? Let’s find out!
We’ve got 15 amazing Goldie nuggets of fact right here for you.
1#There are actually three types of Golden Retrievers, and they vary in color and size.
2#Presidents Ford and Reagan both had Golden Retrievers as pets while in office.
3#The AKC officially recognized Golden Retrievers as a breed in 1925.
4#They have water-repellent double coats that shed seasonally. (Brush your Golden once a week to minimize the shedding!)
5#They’re the third most popular dog breed in America.
6#They are considered to be the 4th smartest dog breed (in line behind Border Collies, Poodles, and German Shepherds).
7#Dudley Coutts Marjoribanks,also known as Lord Tweedmouth, developed the breed in Scotland during the late 19th century.
8#They make great therapy dogs.
9#Golden Retrievers are often used on search and rescue teams because of their keen sense of smell and tracking abilities.
10#Golden Retrievers instinctively love to swim. They’re always up for a game of fetch in the lake.
11#They are known to take care of other animals, even cats.
12#Golden Retrievers are known to become sad and even depressed when left alone for long periods of time. Experts say they shouldn’t be left alone for more than seven hours.
13#They make great watch dogs, but not-so-great security dogs. They’ll bark loudly at strangers, but once they physically interact with a person, a Golden becomes more friendly
14# Golden Retrievers have made it to world records.
Golden Retrievers have also featured in the coveted Guinness Book of World Records. One particular Golden holds the world record for the loudest bark, recorded at 113.1 decibels. Another Golden once held the most tennis balls (five) in its mouth.
15#Goldens are a popular choice to star in movies and television shows because they are easy to train. ( Air Bud , anyone?)
