Golden Retriever

Friendly family dog

A golden retriever is a large dog breed with a dense, water-repellent golden coat, originally bred in Scotland for retrieving game birds.

Known for their friendly, tolerant temperament, golden retrievers are popular family pets and commonly trained as service dogs, therapy dogs, and search-and-rescue animals: Their golden retriever greeted every visitor like a long-lost friend.

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Categories
Opposites
temperament and guarding ability

Golden Retrieverattack dog

Canine trained for aggression

Doberman Pinscher · Rottweiler · guard dog · junkyard dog · protection dog

size and physical type

Golden RetrieverChihuahua

Northern Mexican state and capital

Yorkshire Terrier · Pomeranian · Maltese · teacup dog · toy breed

coat and grooming

Golden Retrieverhairless dog

Canine without fur

Weimaraner

Family

Retriever, Golden

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G