The Golden Retriever could hardly be cuter. They are incredibly popular, but did you already know these five things about this breed?
1. Golden Retrievers were actually bred to find waterfowl while hunting
Here, of course, comes the name retriever from, which literally means "to recover."
During hunting, the Golden Retriever's job was to track down shot waterfowl and carefully return them to the hunter.
Their soft mouth and obedience made them ideal for this purpose.
2. There have been as many as 2 presidential dogs in our history
Both Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan had a Golden Retriever in the White House.
Their dogs - Liberty and Victory - became national icons and must have been great mainstays during the busy presidential years.
3. The record for "most tennis balls in a dog's mouth" is held by a Golden Retriever
Augie, a Golden Retriever from Dallas, has held as many as five tennis balls at once!
A record that stands to this day. How many balls can your pet sitter Or hold own Golden Retriever at the same time?
4. Golden Retrievers have a coat consisting of two layers
Their beautiful coat is not only beautiful, but also functional. The top layer is waterproof and slightly wavy,
while the underlayer is soft and insulating - ideal for all seasons.
And that's handy, because Golden Retrievers are known to be real water rats who don't skip a puddle.
5. Golden Retrievers are known to care for other animals
This breed has a big heart - not only for humans, but also for other animals.
There are countless stories of Golden Retrievers taking kittens or even ducklings under their wing.
Their gentle nature and protective instincts make them the perfect friend for any animal.
View this heartwarming video as proof!
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