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Golden Retrievers - Breeders - History
The main purpose of breeding Golden Retrievers was bringing game. Up to the end of the 19th century any dog that performed this function was called a retriever. English Setters and Pointers were one of the most popular hunting dogs at that time. They were also used as retrievers. The need to produce a dog suited for specialized work emerged with appearance of the gun.
Invention of the gun that allowed achieving much success during a hunting session made hunting a means of recreation. This sort of hobby had only one disadvantage. Hunters had to make their way through bushes to reach their game. As a matter of fact, this was the most difficult and unpleasant part of hunting. Hence, there was a great demand for a good retrieving dog. Training English Setters and Pointers to retrieve game was not fruitful. Breeders started to experiment and compete in various trials to determine the best dogs.
Thus, in 1867, the first competition was held. The dogs were evaluated regarding their working abilities. To win, the dog had to have a soft mouth, a good sense of smell, and be well balanced. The size of the dog also counted. It had to be small enough to fit the boat, yet large enough to bring the game. Ability to enter cold water was also a must. Breeders did their best to produce perfect retrievers and made crosses between the Newfoundland, Setter, and other breeds.
Appearance of the Golden Retriever is linked to Lord Tweedmouth. He worked extremely hard to breed a powerful dog with a good sense of smell and retrieving instincts. Later it was bred to Setters, Black Retrievers and Bloodhounds. Though it displayed unique qualities and was able to pursue game both on land and water and carry it in its "soft mouth," the Golden was not a recognized breed until 1912. The AKC registered Golden Retrievers in 1927 and now it is one of the most adored breeds.
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