Incredible facts about golden retrievers

Dudley Coutts Marjoribanks, also known as Lord Tweedmouth, established the breed in Scotland in the late nineteenth century.

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Golden retrievers are kind, affectionate, and very intelligent.

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Golden Retrievers make excellent therapy dogs.

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Golden Retrievers love to eat and will eat almost anything.

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Golden Retrievers are athletic dogs.

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They are ranked as the fourth brightest dog breed (after Border Collies, Poodles, and German Shepherds).

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It was first registered with the American Kennel Club in 1925 and was officially recognized as a breed in 1932.

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They have a water-repellent double coat that sheds seasonally.

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Golden Retrievers have an average lifespan of about 10-12 years.

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Golden retrievers can run as quickly as wolves.

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They are the third most common dog breed in America.

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