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This breed of dog has a great history, which is notable for the fact that for a long time there was an official version of the appearance of retrievers, but once there was another one that proved how legendary the previous version was.
Beautiful legend
According to the myth, the ancestors of golden retrievers were Russian shepherd dogs, which in ancient times were dogs performing in a circus. The creator of the breed - Lord Tweedmouth from Scotland, according to legend, he acquired these dogs after seeing them at a circus performance, where the man was impressed with their intelligence and abilities. According to his own assurances, this happened in 1858.Tvidmout bought eight dogs for incredible money and began to breed them on the territory of his own estate, near the famous lake called Loch Ness.
Such a legend was told to any person who was interested in the breed, and once even devoted a note to her in the magazine “Rural Life”. Tvidmout was involved in the popularization of his own version and always complemented it by planning to go on an expedition to the Caucasus, where he wanted to acquire several representatives of Russian shepherd dogs. It is difficult to guess now what such a legend should have been. Probably, this was dictated by the desire of PR of the emerging breed, to which awakened an unprecedented interest. Gorgeous golden color, romantic features of buying dogs and the presence as ancestors of dogs with incredible intelligence - this played a good role in the legend of the Lord. It is worth noting that the estate of Tvidmouta, where he was engaged in the breeding of retrievers, was a truly magical and amazing place. The spacious manor, where exotic plants from all over the world grew in the park, an amazing dairy farm and hunting grounds, where many high-ranking individuals from Scotland were engaged in pursuing game.
Among the first breeders of these dogs were only the then cream of society, and this automatically increased the nobility of the breed. For example, one of the puppies fell into the hands of Colonel Le Poer Trench, and later the dog was registered in the British Kennel Club. She was recorded under the name of the Russian yellow retriever. For a long time the circus version was recognized and popular, and Caucasian Shepherd Dogs were also called the ancestors of retrievers. The version did not interfere even with the appearance and liking of the golden retriever being more like other dogs, but people still preferred to believe in a graceful legend.
Officially recognized origin history
A lot of information was also obtained from Tvidmout's letter to his relative, who took part in the breeding of retrievers. The document contains a detailed description of all events that are related to the occurrence of the breed. The first representative was purchased from a Brighton shoemaker, to whom puppies with a beautiful golden color came from an ordinary forester. A dog with a golden coat Tvidmout called Nous, which in translation can mean "wise."
Nousa was tied to Bell, a water spaniel with tea colored wool. The result of the mating became three yellow puppies who were destined to found a new dog breed. Any of the following matings were also described in the tribal books, and the last individuals born during the lord's life were dogs named Rose and Prim. At the end of the twentieth century, documents were found that traced the entire pedigree from Rous to the now-existing golden retrievers.
Description of breed standard
Outwardly, these dogs look incredibly proportionate.It is a beautiful, well-built animal with an active character, friendliness and self-confidence.
- Regarding the torso head looks harmonious. The muzzle does not look excessively sharp or rough, it is rather wide, but not massive. Clear is the transition from the forehead to the face. Special attention should be paid to the eyes - they are certainly dark brown, the outline is also dark, and the look is expressive and pleasant.
- Jaws strong, bite in the form of scissors. The teeth are not small. The ears are not very large, hang down. They are located approximately at the same level with the eyes.
- The chest is massive, the ribs are well traced, are located deep. The back is straight, the tail and the back of the back smoothly continue a straight line. According to American standards, croup is allowed, which has a small slope.
- The front legs have a well-developed muscular, straight. The shoulder blades are slightly pulled backwards, and the elbows are close to the body. This allows the dog to cope with the responsibilities of accompanying the owner on the hunt. He manages to run easily without spending too much energy. The hind legs are strong, have strong muscles.It is important that the knee joint is firmly expressed - at its expense, the paws can be pulled back while jogging.
- The coat is either straight or slightly wavy. Retriever has a thick undercoat, impervious to water. The coat is longer in the neck and head. The mane adds to the image of good nature and friendliness, which are appreciated by these dogs.
- Wool has a golden color, cream is also allowed. Red wool or too dark is not allowed. According to the American standard, no coat color other than bright gold is allowed. At the same time, the standard of England has a higher loyalty, allowing pale colors.
- In the withers, a dog can reach 65 cm, exceeding the growth of bitches by about 5-6 cm.
Character traits of dogs of this breed
If you do study reviews about the character of the pet, then everywhere you can stumble upon only positive and kind words. It is difficult to find a man, communication with a retriever who would not like. They have incredible good nature and are great at people, trying to make contact, and every minute they can show their own love and loyalty.Accordingly, the golden retriever long ago is no longer intended only to accompany the hunt. Now these dogs are excellent companions, take part in zootherapy and are excellent guides.
The presence of a golden retriever at home helps a person to calm down, forget about stress and become less aggressive. These amazing dogs can help with children diagnosed with autism. Retrievers can console a person if he is crying or is upset about something. These creatures incredibly feel exactly what mood the master or other people now have. In other words, if you start a Golden Retriever, you will always have on hand a fluffy and warm “vest” that will allow you to cry into it. It is believed that even a simple hug with a pet helps to raise the spirits.
These dogs will never begin to grin or aggressively growl at any person, therefore, they are not very suitable for the role of protector or guard. They are even suspicious of strangers and can rejoice in the company of other animals. The Retriever tries to avoid any conflicts and even patiently treats the pranks of young children.However, sometimes an alien dog can achieve that the golden retriever will lose its balance, and then the pet will demonstrate its full strength.
Golden dogs are not only obedient, but also very helpful. They always want to be useful for the owner and will not lazily lie on the couch if their owner does anything in which the pet can participate. A number of owners use this feature, teaching their pet to bring them a variety of subjects.
A golden retriever will gladly accompany his master everywhere, without even thinking about hurting or hurting even strangers. But these animals should not be considered ordinary good-natured fidgets who can only play and rejoice. There are many situations in which these dogs could save a person in a fire or flood. They do not need outside help to get a person out of the water. In addition to a sharp mind, the retriever is able to quickly and independently analyze the situation, making the right decisions. These dogs have an incredible reaction that allows them to quickly act in an unusual and extreme environment.
The Golden Retriever has an excellent scent and perfectly perceives training, so often these dogs are in the service of the customs authorities or the police, where they help to look for weapons or illegal substances.
Features of care and maintenance of Goldenreriver
It is possible to get a pet not only for keeping outside the city, but also for urban conditions. It is only important to always give the dog the necessary attention and not to leave him alone for a long time. A golden retriever who cannot play with people, especially if he is on a chain, is a tragic picture. This can turn into serious mental problems for the dog, therefore, before acquiring a golden retriever puppy, you need to think about how much time you can devote to your pet every day.
These dogs also differ in the fact that they do not choose only one owner in a large family for themselves, therefore any family member will be able to train and care for them. Care for your pet is easy. It will be necessary from the very young age to teach the retriever to hygiene and proper day regimen.To feed a pet should be in accordance with certain rules, but also about other nuances of care should not be forgotten.
It is necessary to pay a lot of attention to dog eyes. No need to ignore the regular discharge in the corners of the pet's eyes, especially if they are purulent. You will need to contact a veterinarian, as the reason for this can be anything: from distemper to helminth diseases. Therefore, ordinary rubbing dog eyes and the use of drops is not enough. However, sometimes the only thing is that particles of dust or sand fell into the eyes.
If your pet took part in the hunt, then you will need to wash your eyes to eliminate possible particles of debris that got there while running through forest areas.
It is permissible to examine the ears less often - up to 3-4 times a month. Can be used for washing with water or a weak solution of hydrogen peroxide. It is also allowed to use a conventional wet cotton wool swab.
A number of owners are of the opinion that it is not necessary to care for a pet’s teeth. In fact, this can result in the appearance of tartar and the appearance of yellowish bloom.
Subject favorite water procedures can be based on your presentation. Often, it is enough to bathe the retriever no more than 3-4 times a year. For washing it is necessary to use special products that do not provoke dry skin.
But to comb out a golden retriever should be daily, then the dog will look neat and well-groomed. The pride of the dog and its owner is the dog's golden coat, and this becomes a significant factor if the dog participates in an exhibition.
Raising a Golden Retriever
If you are interested in particular features of training, the retriever can learn freestyle, circus teams and tricks, agility. Your pet will be able to take part in a number of performances and take part in charity concerts with such productions or show them in an orphanage.
Puppy cost
The price for a golden retriever puppy will depend on the documentation, where the origin of the dog is described, on who is present in its pedigree and on the potential of the particular puppy as a dog for the show. On average, the cost can reach 26 thousand rubles, and below 14 thousand rubles, it usually does not fall.
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