When people think of an ideal medium-sized family dog, the Golden Retriever dog breed usually comes to mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its adorable looks and loving personality endear a lot of people to it, and it has since maintained its position on the Top 10 list of most popular dog breeds in the United States and the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not surprisingly, a lot of people would want to know more about this golden breed. That includes you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We bring to you 20 interesting and little-known fun facts about Golden Retrievers you should know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of them would help any Golden pet parent or prospective pet parent out there, others are information with a wow factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before that, we’ll need to go back to the beginning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brief History: How the Golden Retriever Originated<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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The Golden Retriever originated from Scotland<\/strong>, in the estate of a man named Dudley Majoribanks, who later went on to become Lord Tweedmouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first story surrounding this breed was that it descended from Russian circus dogs. The truth is a lot less glamorous, however. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first ancestor of the Golden Retriever is a dog named Nous, a wavy coated pooch with golden color amidst a black litter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gold was considered undesirable for hunting compared to black dogs, so it was a saving grace for Nous when Majoribanks acquired him from a cobbler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Between 1868 and 1871, Majoribanks bred Nous to a Tweed Water Spaniel named Belle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loyalty and calmness were traits often found in the now extinct Tweed Water Spaniel, alongside the reputation of being good water retrievers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All these were passed down to this breed. Further breeding led to the Golden we have today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1911, the Kennel Club in England recognized this breed under the classification “Retriever\u2014Yellow or Golden.” In 1920, the name changed to Golden Retriever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1932, the American Kennel Club recognized the breed under the sporting group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Golden Retriever Dog Breed Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Height<\/strong><\/td>	21\u201322 inches (female), 23\u201324 inches (male)<\/td><\/tr>
Weight<\/strong><\/td>	55\u201365 pounds (female), 65\u201375 pounds (male)<\/td><\/tr>
Coat Type<\/strong><\/td>	Double, Dense, Thick<\/td><\/tr>
Coat Colors<\/strong><\/td>	Golden, Dark Golden, Light Golden<\/td><\/tr>
Life Span<\/strong><\/td>	10\u201312 years<\/td><\/tr>
Temperament<\/strong><\/td>	Intelligent, Friendly, Reliable<\/td><\/tr>
Ideal For<\/strong><\/td>	Active Pet Parents, House Dwellers<\/td><\/tr>
AKC Group<\/strong><\/td>	Sporting Group<\/td><\/tr>
Puppy Price<\/strong><\/td>	$1,000 to $3,500 <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Interesting & Fun Facts About Golden Retrievers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n 01.<\/span> There are 3 different types of Golden Retrievers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\n The breed is subdivided into 3 types, each with a distinct quality. We have the British, Canadian, and American Golden Retrievers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They aren’t different breeds, though. Just different types of the same Golden Retriever breed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The British Golden Retriever<\/strong> is the most muscular of the three, with a thicker coat and a broader skull. Not surprisingly, it weighs more than others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It also comes with dark eyes and some have cream coats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The British Golden Retriever is usually found in Europe and Australia. It is the most distinct of the three types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Canadian Golden Retriever<\/strong> comes with a darker coat shade than the other two, and the coat is thinner too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n They are the tallest of all three and are more similar to the American variant than its British counterpart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The American Golden Retriever<\/strong> is just as muscular as the British and Canadian Golden Retrievers but is the slimmest of the three. Its coat goes from a lighter shade of gold to a darker one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Related:<\/strong> 6 Types Of Retrievers \u2013 Which Breed Is Best For Me?<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n 02.<\/span> A Golden Retriever became a First Dog<\/h3>\n\n\n\n