Golden Retriever also known as Yellow Retriever and Russian Circus Dog

Dog breed : seen here is Golden Retriever in golden yellow coat.

Bred in Scotland owned by Lord Tweedmouth, Golden Retriever was believed initially evolved from crossing breeds between the Flat Coated Retriever ancestry and extinct breed Tweed Water Spaniel. It was gained popularity in late Victorian England. Until around 1920 it was known as Golden Flat Coated Retriever.

type : gundog, sometimes also categorized as sporting dog, good family pet too

country of origin : Scotland

since : 1800s

height : 50 - 60cm ( 20 - 24in )

weight : 27 to 36kg ( 60 - 80lb )

coat : from cream to golden color

temperament : delightful, alert, good retrieving instincts

characteristics : golden color wavy flat coat on body and tail, long body shape, straight forelegs

feeding : one and a half can of meat and biscuits in equal amount

exercise : plenty

grooming : regular brushing

**other dog breeds look almost alike : short coat Labrador Retriever of Newfoundland ( some in black ), Hovawart of Germany and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever of Canada and Flat Coated Retriever of Newfoundland.

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