The Golden Retriever, a beautiful Scottish gundog, is one of America's favorite breeds. Renowned for their dense, lustrous golden coat, they are sturdy, medium-sized dogs with a broad head, intelligent eyes, and a characteristic straight muzzle. Goldens are versatile, excelling in hunting, fieldwork, guiding the blind, search-and-rescue, and competitive events. These dogs are outgoing, trustworthy, and easy to train, maintaining their playful, puppyish demeanor into adulthood. They enjoy outdoor activities, especially swimming and fetching, fitting their breeding as skilled waterfowl retrievers.