History

The Golden Retriever is a relatively new breed of dog in Denmark, with the first Golden breeds arriving in 1958. The breed originates from Scotland, were the dogs were bred in the Highlands at the end of the 19th century. Here Lord Tweedmouth wanted to breed a hunting dog from the retriever breed, to suit the terrain and climate in the Highlands. Literature describes how a yellow puppy in an otherwise black litter of curly-coated retrievers was paired with a Tweet Water Spaniel in 1868. This resulted in a litter of more yellow puppies and these are the cornerstones of the Golden Retrievers we know today. Just over 60 years ago, the first Golden came to Denmark. They were imported from England. The breed quickly achieved great popularity, as can be seen from the fact that 13 dogs were given pedigree status in 1960, and 15 years later, this number reached 3300. According to the instructions on the club's website, if you're interested in buying a puppy, you should be aware that some Golden Retriever owners choose to focus mostly on show lines, while others choose to focus more on hunting lines. Puppy buyers with a particular interest in these characteristics should therefore familiarise themselves with the official field trial and/or show prizes of the parent animals before choosing breeders. It is therefore possible to find a puppy from a breeder with exactly the breeding goals you want and whose breeding work you trust.

A sturdy dog

The Golden Retriever retrieves beautifully on land and in water, where its love of retrieving really comes into play. The Golden Retriever is a sturdy type of dog that also has a dense coat and base wool coat, which means they work well in water. It is also a breed that is easy to work with and wants to cooperate with its handler. Golden Retrievers are generally faithful and devoted companions who are a pleasure to work with. In the pre-shoot work, a Golden Retriever can easily be used for free search, where it should work in close contact and close proximity to the hunter. Golden Retrievers also retrieve wild game such as hares and foxes, and can be used for tracking, including Bloodhound work. As with all other breeds, a Golden Retriever must naturally be trained for hunting, and if you want to find help with training or events in club sports, there are many great events listed on the club's website, along with advice and guidance.

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