golden retrievers

Friendly yellow dogs

Golden retrievers is the plural of golden retriever, a breed of large dog with a dense, water-repellent golden coat.

Originally bred for retrieving game birds, they're now among the most popular family dogs—known for being friendly, trainable, and eager to please: The park was full of golden retrievers chasing tennis balls.

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temperament/guarding function

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Canines trained for aggression

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physical type/build

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Smallest recognized dog breed

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cultural perception/stereotype

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Strong, blocky-headed dogs

Dobermans · junkyard dogs · feral dogs · wild dogs · stray dogs

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Familiarity
Top 50,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G