| A symmetrical, powerful, active dog, sound
and well put together, not clumsy or long in the leg, displaying a kindly expression and
possessing a personality that is eager, alert and self-confident. Primarily a hunting dog,
he should be shown in hard working conditions. Over-all appearance, balance, gait, and
purpose to be given more emphasis than any of his component parts. Tradition
has it that the first yellow retriever was purchased from a cobbler. The yellow pup, Nous,
was the first of the yellow retrievers of any renown. From the middle of the 19th
century the Golden Retriever has shown himself a brilliant gun dog, and a good-natured
pet.
The breeder of Lord Tweedmouth, grand uncle of the Earl of Lichester
championed the development of this gentle hunter. The yellow retriever received
recognition from the British Kennel Club in 1913 and after 1920 was then known as the
Golden Retriever.
While Gold Retrievers are pure gun dogs, they are good tempered and
possess the patience required with children in the home. Ever increasing use of the golden
gentleman is as a seeing-eye dog. |
