Interesting facts about Golden Retrievers

• The Golden Retriever is a very popular breed of dog.
• Golden Retrievers are the fourth most popular family dog breeds in the United States.
• Their coat comes in light golden colours to dark golden colours.
• Golden Retriever's roles include: hunting dog, hearing dog for deaf people, dog for the blind, illegal drug detector, and search and rescue participant.
• This breed of dog is the fifth most popular in Australia.
• The AKC recognised the breed in 1925.
• Golden Retrievers are the eighth most popular breed in the United Kingdom.
• The first dog ever to win the overall AKC Obedience Championships was a Golden Retriever (1977).
• This breed of dog is renowned for their patience with children.
• In 1938 the Golden Retriever Club of America was formed.
• A male should stand 22–24 inches (56–61 cm) in height at the shoulders, and females should be 20–22 inches (51–56 cm).
• The temperament of the Golden Retriever is described as "kindly, friendly and confident".
• Golden Retrievers ranks fourth in intelligence after the Border Collie, Poodle and German Shepherd.
• The average life span for a Golden Retriever is 11 to 11½ years. 
• Golden Retrievers are some of the best swimmers among all dog breeds.
• As puppies, Golden Retrievers are much lighter in color than what they will be as adults.