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golden retriever

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golden retriever

a compact large breed of dog having a silky coat of flat or wavy hair of a gold or dark-cream colour, well-feathered on the legs and tail
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"Once you get into golden retrievers, you're stuck," Brad Mason said.
Launched in August 2008, the Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry is a national human-care ministry embracing the calming nature and skills of purebred golden retrievers. The comfort dogs are a bridge for compassionate ministry, opening doors for conversation about faith and creating opportunities to share mercy and compassion.
From the beginning, golden fanciers have known that Sir Dudley Marjoribanks, the first Lord Tweedmouth, developed the golden retriever breed in Scotland during the 1860s.
Prince Michael of Kent pets golden retriever puppy Tom (above), owned by Sandra Bason from Binley Woods; (far left) Jean Selby, from Leamington, with Sapphire her cocker spaniel and (left) Laura Gardner with Cara her black labrador.
Dale Gardner, 18, learned how to speak and form relationships thanks to Henry the golden retriever.
Katie is a six-year-old golden retriever owned by 11-year-old Emma Newsome from Batley.
A NORTH Wales golden retriever won a top guide dog competition after helping his owner lead a more independent life.
Out have gone carpets, curtains, cuddly toys and even the family's golden retriever. In have come stripped floorboards, window blinds, a leather three-piece - and the only pets now allowed are fish.
I can scooter jog our 5-year-old golden retriever and take romantic scooter strolls with my husband.
Breeds less likely to be violent include Chihuahua, golden retriever, Labrador retriever, poodle, Scottish terrier, and Shetland sheepdog, the study shows.
Patricia Ann "Pat" Palmer Patricia Ann "Pat" Palmer passed away February 22, 2017 while surrounded by family, friends and her beloved Golden Retriever, Molly.
THEO the golden retriever has proved the old adage that every dog has his day.
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