WhoWho developed the Golden Retriever?
Created by Lord Tweedmouth (Dudley Marjoribanks) on his Scottish estate.
WhatWhat defines the breed?
A warm, patient retriever with a golden coat and a legendary tolerance for children and other animals.
WhereWhere did it originate?
Bred in the Scottish Highlands at the Guisachan estate.
WhenWhen did the breed begin?
Developed between 1864 and 1890; recognized by the Kennel Club in 1911.
WhyWhy was the breed created?
Bred to retrieve game across the wet, rugged Highland terrain where a soft-mouthed, tireless dog was needed.
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