Golden Retriever
The Story Behind the Breed
The Golden Retriever was first bred in 1868 by Lord Tweedmouth at his estate in the Scottish Highlands. He spent 20 years perfecting the breed by crossing a Yellow Retriever with the now-extinct Tweed Water Spaniel. The result was a dog built for work but designed for love. The Golden Retriever is the third most popular dog breed in America and the number one therapy dog breed on earth. There is not a single recorded instance of a Golden Retriever not making someone's day better.
"Loyal. Joyful. Golden to the core."
✏️ This drawing was made by hand by Catherine, age 10, in Texas. Every line, every color — drawn from her love of dogs. Blondie Boy approves. 🐾
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