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Guisachan House<\/a>\u00a0is an estate located in the village\u00a0Tomich<\/a>\u00a0in Scotland. \u00a0If you consider the harsh winters that this area experiences and its surrounding dense vegetation \u00a0you may begin to understand why Goldens have such dense undercoats. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was not until 1908 that the breed was first exhibited at the Kennel Club Show, and it immediately created great interest. That public interest has grown steadily over the years, and today Goldens are one of the most popular and multi-purpose dogs to be found. \u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bear in mind, however, that from the outset the breed was designed to work in the field by day alongside its human companions, and then to snooze by the fireplace in the evening, again alongside its human companions. \u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
These dogs were never expected to patrol their grounds alone, or to be separated from their owners for long periods of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You will see in these pages some of the different types of Golden Retrievers. \u00a0 While the shade of the coat may vary, it is what is under the coat that matters most. \u00a0(Trust me, I have had all of the colors, it’s just window dressing.) \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The body structure and temperament is reflected in detailed breed standards that I believe any ethical breeder should endeavor to uphold. \u00a0 \u00a0While the standard varies slightly depending on the country, the vast majority of the true attributes are consistent across national borders. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That said, \u00a0in the U.S. one area where there is some variation in the breed standard from the rest of the world is in what is considered the range of acceptable color. \u00a0 \u00a0In\u00a0Scotland<\/a>\u00a0(the birthplace of Goldens),\u00a0England<\/a>, and the rest of Western Europe, \u00a0as well as in\u00a0Canada<\/a>\u00a0and in\u00a0Australia<\/a>, the range of colors includes the light, frequently called cream-colored, Goldens. \u00a0 This light coloring was present among the first dogs bred by Lord Tweedmouth, a point his kennel records clearly establish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n