The Golden Retriever is a loyal, intelligent, and friendly breed with a striking golden coat. Known for their trainability, they excel as family pets, service dogs, and companions for active individuals. Affectionate and gentle with children, Golden Retrievers also get along well with other pets, making them one of the most popular and cherished breeds around the world.

• Dogs Can ‘Catch’ Yawns from Humans – It’s a sign of empathy!

• Three Dogs Survived the Titanic Disaster – They were two Pomeranians and a Pekingese.

• Some Dogs Have Webbed Feet – Breeds like Labradors and Newfoundlands are great swimmers.

• Dogs Were Once Used to Turn Spit Roasts – “Turnspit dogs” ran on wheels to rotate meat in medieval kitchens.

• A Labrador Retriever Was Once a Mayor – A dog named Bosco served as honorary mayor of Sunol, California.