Golden Retriever

About A Golden Retriever

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The first Lord Tweedmouth is credited as the founder of the breed with a yellow dog bred from black Wavy Coated Retrievers crossed with the Tweed Water Spaniel. This mating produced four yellow puppies. Later additions to the root stock included the Bloodhound and the Irish Setter and the resultant yellow Retrievers became popular in the Border Counties. Eventually the breed was recognised by The Kennel Club as a “yellow” or “golden” Retriever in 1913. When the Golden Retriever Club was established in 1920 the official bred name was changed to the Golden Retriever.

Lord Tweedmouth and his Guisachan Retrievers are still remembered today and the Guisachan estate is occasionally used as a location for Golden Retriever shows, and is revered by breed enthusiasts as the home of the breed.

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Lifespan of a Golden Retriever

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The average lifespan of a Golden Retriever is 10+ years

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Care Of A Golden Retriever

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Regular grooming is required to keep them in top condition, with groomer visits every 2-3 months recommended, as they have a medium length shedding coat. 

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Under the age of 18 months while their bones are still forming, minimal exercise is advised between 20-30 minutes’ walk twice daily, once in adulthood 2 hour+ per day is advisable.

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