--- title: "The Golden Retriever – Friendly Facts About America’s Cuddliest Breed!" id: "202651" type: "post" slug: "the-golden-retriever-friendly-facts-about-americas-cuddliest-breed" published_at: "2018-01-29T17:36:59+00:00" modified_at: "2018-01-29T17:36:59+00:00" url: "https://www.petlandterrehaute.com/the-golden-retriever-friendly-facts-about-americas-cuddliest-breed/" markdown_url: "https://www.petlandterrehaute.com/the-golden-retriever-friendly-facts-about-americas-cuddliest-breed.md" excerpt: "It’s no mystery why the Golden Retriever is so popular! The well-mannered, fun-loving dogs are a hit with children and adults alike. The Golden Retriever is the 3rd favorite dog in America, only after the Labrador Retriever and The German..." taxonomy_category: - "Tips & Tricks" --- [Home](https://www.petlandterrehaute.com/) / [Blog](https://www.petlandterrehaute.com/blog/) / [Tips & Tricks](https://www.petlandterrehaute.com/category/blog/) / **The Golden Retriever – Friendly Facts About America’s Cuddliest Breed!** [Tips & Tricks](https://www.petlandterrehaute.com/category/blog/) # The Golden Retriever – Friendly Facts About America’s Cuddliest Breed! January 29, 2018 · 3 min read · [Carley Kuehner](https://www.petlandterrehaute.com/author/cosmick/) [Stay connected via Google News Follow Us For The Latest Pet Updates and Guides.](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=petlandterrehaute.com) ## **It’s no mystery why the Golden Retriever is so popular!** The well-mannered, fun-loving dogs are a hit with children and adults alike. The Golden Retriever is the 3rd favorite dog in America, only after the **[Labrador Retriever](https://www.petlandterrehaute.com/breed/labrador-retriever/)** and **[The German Shepherd](https://www.petlandterrehaute.com/breed/german-shepherd/)**. Here at Petland Terre Haute, we always have **[Golden Retrievers for sale in Michigan](https://www.petlandterrehaute.com/puppies-for-sale/)**! Check out these facts to enhance your breed knowledge on man’s best friend! #### **1. Golden Retriever Beginnings – Lord Tweedmouth of Scotland** Golden Retrievers truly have very highborn roots, being the creation of Dudley Coutts Marjoribanks, 1st Baron Tweedmouth, aka the Lord Tweedmouth. Lord Tweedmouth began shaping this noble dog in his native Scotland by breeding flat-coated retrievers with the Tweed water spaniels. #### **2. Do You Smell That? Golden Retrievers Can!** As evident by their apt names, Golden Retrievers were primarily intended to be a hunting dogs. They also possess a “soft mouth”, which allows them to retrieve delicate game without damaging it. Because of this selective breeding, the Golden has one of the best sniffers in the game. They are also employed as bomb sniffers and search and rescue dogs as much as hunting companions these days! #### **3. The Golden Retriever Gets an “A”!** Golden Retrievers aren’t just for looks, no sir! This family-friendly breed also possesses an exceptionally keen mind as well. They are listed as the 4th smartest dog breed, trailing only Border Collies, Poodles and German Shepherds. Enjoying this read? You'll love our puppies. Adorable, vet-checked pups looking for their forever homes — available now. [Meet our puppies](https://www.petlandterrehaute.com/puppies-for-sale/) #### **4. The AKC First Recognized the Breed in 1925** The AKC has always touted the excellence of the Golden Retriever’s personality and physical prowess, but it actually took a while before they were officially recognized. 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