Inspired by the success of the foxes, hunters trained their dogs to mimic this ploy by throwing sticks and rocks for the dogs to retrieve. Do you see a retriever in your future? Learn more about each breed by reaching out to a reputable breeder. Breeders on AKC Marketplace will help you find out if a retriever is right for you and your family.
Retrievers do best in homes where they can be active and most are great companions and friendly family dogs. Compare Breeds Compare up to 5 different breeds side by side. Dog Name Finder Browse our extensive library of dog names for inspiration. Find out the best and worst foods for your dog and which to avoid. Additional Resources AKC. Clubs Offering: Training Classes. Get to Know All Six Breeds. By Arliss Paddock Apr 21, 4 Minutes. Apr 21, 4 Minutes. Get to know what makes each retriever breed unique: Chesapeake Bay Retriever The Chesapeake Bay Retriever descended from two dogs who were saved from an English brig wrecked off the coast of Maryland in Labrador Retriever The Labrador Retriever probably originated not in the area of Labrador, in northeastern Canada, but on the adjacent island of Newfoundland, where going back to the s, fishermen worked with sturdy, eager-to-please, water-loving dogs who helped haul in lines and nets and retrieved fish that fell off of hooks.
Finding a Retriever Puppy Do you see a retriever in your future? While you might think all Golden Retrievers look very similar, the breed actually has three different colors -- golden, light golden, and dark golden -- as well as three different types -- English, Canadian, and American.
There are subtle differences between the types of Goldens, but they all fall under the same breed. How do you know what type of Golden Retriever you've got? Check their build and coloring. Canadian and American Golden Retrievers tend to have the same build; however, Canadians have a thinner coat than the Americans.
English Golden Retrievers have a stockier build than the other types, and also tend to have a light golden to white color. To get an idea of what color coat your Golden Retriever puppy will have when it matures, take a look at its ears. The tip of the ears usually show what color the pup will be after they lose their puppy coat.
No matter which type of Golden you have, they'll have an even, enjoyable temperament. Goldens are renowned for their calm, playful, and friendly disposition. President Reagan's Golden Retriever, Victory, was one of six dogs the president owned.
President Reagan also enjoyed a stable full of horses at his ranch. Goldens are also popular as celebrity pets. Not only do these breed variations hail from different countries, but also have their own special physical characteristics to generally help tell them apart. Not that a golden would ever be in a doggie line-up. She's far too congenial and well-behaved to pull off a heist! We're careful not to say a breed is always this way or that.
Nevertheless, golden retrievers are, for the most part, extremely good-natured, loving, and terrific companions for humans and other pets, large or small. Okay, sometimes they get a little frisky , but what dog doesn't? She says the three types of golden retrievers share some other common characteristics, too. They want to be with their families, so are game for anywhere the family wants to go.
They're ideal cottage, camping, and boating dogs, and they love the water. She points out that when you consider their delightful personalities, trainability , and beauty, it's no wonder the three types of golden retrievers are loved around the world. Tamm provides a snippet of breed history. Bloodhound and Irish setter were added to the mix. This makes for a terrific blend of good dogs!
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