The Golden Retriever originated in Scotland during the 1800s, primarily developed by Sir Dudley Marjoribanks (later Lord Tweedmouth) who bred flat- and wavy-coated retrievers with Tweed Water Spaniels to create a superior waterfowl hunting dog with an even temper. The resulting breed quickly drew attention for its excellent hunting skills and was officially recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925, becoming one of the most popular dog breeds of all time. Golden Retrievers feature a dense, water-repellant double coat that ranges from wavy to straight in colors from light cream to dark golden, with bodies that can vary from stocky and wide to lean and sporty. These heavy-shedding dogs are not suitable for households with allergies, as their double coat sheds year-round with particularly intense shedding in spring and fall.
Prized for their sunny personality, intelligence, and trainability, Golden Retrievers are naturally social dogs that thrive on human interaction and aim to please everyone, whether owner or stranger, making them wonderful companions for children and adults alike. Good-natured, confident, and energetic, these high-energy dogs require at least an hour of daily mental and physical exercise through activities like running, walking, biking, or swimming to prevent hyperactive or boisterous behavior. They need brushing 1-2 times weekly to control loose fur and dander, increasing to daily brushing during heavy spring and fall shedding seasons, plus occasional baths every two months and weekly ear inspections. With proper training and adequate exercise, Golden Retriever make calm, obedient companions valued equally by hunters for their powerful retrieving skills and families for their delightful temperament.
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Beautiful Golden Retriever female puppy looking for a caring a responsible home! She is super educated.
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Light Blue is the sweetest of all. Such a cuddle bug and finds his was to the top of the puppy pile!
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Hot Pink is the sweetest of all. Such a cuddle bug and a quick learner.
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She’s a lil trouble, but she’s so funny! She loves socks! It’s her favorite toy. She is shy until she she knows you and then she can’t sit still. She loves to play tug of war, run around the house, an
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Sheeps is are tiniest girl. She thinks she’s big and loves loves kisses and to play king of the hill on the pack of water bottles. She logs tug of war, and she’s fast as lil sonic.
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She loves to give kisses as her lil tail wags follow. She loves to wrestle her sisters. She loves socks, treats, and playing with empty water bottles. They go all the way across the house.
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She’s so fluffy!! She is our calmest puppy during bath time! She’s a lil shy which means when she kisses you, it out of pure love. On the ground, she’s a funny ground shark who loves to play chase.
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Meet Green Girl! She is an AKC registered Golden Retriever, she is playful, intelligent, partially potty trained with puppy pads, loves playing with her siblings, and is ready to go to an amazing home
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Meet Orange Girl! She is an AKC registered Golden Retriever, she is playful, intelligent, partially potty trained with puppy pads, loves playing with her siblings, and is ready to go to an amazing hom
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Meet Red Girl! She is an AKC registered Golden Retriever, she is playful, intelligent, partially potty trained with puppy pads, loves playing with her siblings, and is ready to go to an amazing home!
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Meet Tan Girl! She is an AKC registered Golden Retriever, she is playful, intelligent, partially potty trained with puppy pads, loves playing with her siblings, and is ready to go to an amazing home!
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Meet Teal Girl! She is an AKC registered Golden Retriever, she is playful, intelligent, partially potty trained with puppy pads, loves playing with her siblings, and is ready to go to an amazing home!
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This puppy has been raised in my home. She has been socialized with other dogs and children. Her puppy area has been kept very clean. Her mother will be a school therapy dog. Her father has sired 3 sc
6Golden Retriever
This puppy has been raised in my home. She has been socialized with other dogs and children. Her puppy area has been kept very clean. Her mother will be a school therapy dog. Her father has sired 3 sc
6Golden Retriever
This puppy has been raised in my home. She has been socialized with other dogs and children. Her puppy area has been kept very clean. Her mother will be a school therapy dog. Her father has sired 3 sc
6Golden Retriever
This puppy has been raised in my home. She has been socialized with other dogs and children. Her puppy area has been kept very clean. Her mother will be a school therapy dog. Her father has sired 3 sc
6Golden Retriever
This puppy has been raised in my home. She has been socialized with other dogs and children. Her puppy area has been kept very clean. Her mother will be a school therapy dog. Her father has sired 3 sc
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Nova’s favorite thing is food! She goes crazy and gets as excited as her little body will let her! She’s super friendly and loves socks!!!
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Sheep’s is currently our smallest pup. Her lil tall wags go a million miles per hour. She loves people and playtime and wrestling her other sisters. Small but mighty and so so sweet. She loves kisses!
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She is so fast and fluffy!! She’s the calmest in the bath and loves when people hold her in a towel. She likes to run and playfully attack her sister’s and loves a good game of “attack the butt” which
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Sweet and energetic
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OMG her kisses are so special. I can feel her lil tail wags every time I pick her up. She loves play time and running around the house. Her favorite game is tag and she will follow you around everywhe
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Our biggest puppy who will kiss you until you put her down. She loves human attention. Her favorite game is chase and getting into anything she can get her paws on. Super energetic and is the calmest
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Dark Blue is the sweetest of all. Such a cuddle bug and finds his was to the top of the puppy pile! 💙
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Dark green is the most precious baby and will be a wonderful addition to any family!
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Light Green is the sweetest of all. Such a cuddle bug and finds his was to the top of the puppy pile!
The average cost of a purebred Golden Retriever puppy in the United States is approximately $1327, though prices can vary based on factors such as pedigree, breeder reputation, and location.