Chaparral Goldens - Deanna & Terry Niemeyer
Newberry Springs, CA 92365
(760) 257-4680
chaparralgldns@wildblue.net
(760) 257-
John 11:25-26
Golden Retriever Traits
Most people associate golden retrievers with being the quintessential family dogs and rightly so. Their friendly, gentle demeanor makes them a perfect companion for families with children. They love attention but are not startled by the natural energy of children. Obedient and attentive, golden retrievers are easily trained to the rules and expectations of a family. Additionally, goldens are happy and eager to please, ready to love and receive love from their masters. Their well mannered and loyal character has earned them a place in our family.
Golden retrievers are not just peaches and cream. They are a working dog. Active and agile, goldens need and desire regular exercise. The breed is naturally a retriever and loves to play fetch. Their agile, sleek bodies also make them effective in agility competitions.
The handsome appearance of golden retrievers is another reason why this breed is sought after. They are a well proportioned dog with a sturdy medium length frame. Generally goldens range in color from cream to golden, although sometimes may appear to have reddish tones. Another characteristic is the light color fur (feathers) on their hind quarters. This completes the stout yet sleek look to create a beautiful dog.
Last but not least of the golden’s characteristics is their intelligence. Alert, obedient, and intelligent, golden retrievers are often used as guide dogs for the blind, assistance dogs for the handicap, and search and rescue dogs. Their keen sense of smell lends them to being a retriever for hunting. Friendly and gentle, goldens lack the attack instincts of a guard dog but their alert nature makes them excellent watch dogs.
Golden retrievers are not just peaches and cream. They are a working dog. Active and agile, goldens need and desire regular exercise. The breed is naturally a retriever and loves to play fetch. Their agile, sleek bodies also make them effective in agility competitions.
The handsome appearance of golden retrievers is another reason why this breed is sought after. They are a well proportioned dog with a sturdy medium length frame. Generally goldens range in color from cream to golden, although sometimes may appear to have reddish tones. Another characteristic is the light color fur (feathers) on their hind quarters. This completes the stout yet sleek look to create a beautiful dog.
Last but not least of the golden’s characteristics is their intelligence. Alert, obedient, and intelligent, golden retrievers are often used as guide dogs for the blind, assistance dogs for the handicap, and search and rescue dogs. Their keen sense of smell lends them to being a retriever for hunting. Friendly and gentle, goldens lack the attack instincts of a guard dog but their alert nature makes them excellent watch dogs.
History of the Golden Retriever
In the early 1800s game was plentiful in England and Scotland, and hunting was both a sport and a practical way of obtaining food. Retrievers came into prominence because of the desire for a medium-sized dog that would do well in wild-fowling, both waterfowl and upland game. During the 19th century, gamekeepers at the Guisachan estate of Lord Tweedmouth at Inverness-Shire, Scotland, kept records of the development of the Golden.
Lord Tweedmouth bought his first Yellow Retriever in the mid-19th century. The location of Tweedmouth's estate on the Tweed River had a direct bearing on the program pursued by the Lord to produce the characteristics he desired in his Yellow Retrievers. Along the shores of this river was the light-colored Tweed Water Spaniel, the hardy type of spaniel used for retrieving and known for their intelligence, courage and ability. The Tweed Water Spaniel had tremendous influence on Tweedmouth's developing breed, as he bred his original stud "Nous" to "Belle," a Tweed Water Spaniel, to produce four yellow puppies. Later on down the line, cross-breedings integrated Irish Setter, Bloodhound, and more Tweed Water Spaniel to obtain the Golden Retriever we recognize today.
Yellow or Golden Retrievers became popular in England toward the end of the 19th century, and they were first shown in England (listed as Golden Flat-Coats) in 1908. In 1913 they obtained separate status when the Golden Retriever Club (of England) formed, and the breed arrived in North America in the 1920s. The first Golden was registered by the AKC in 1925, and the breed flourished in the 1930s and '40s. Used predominantly as hunters, Goldens proved strong in the show ring also, although unlike today, the darker gold colors were initially favored over the light. Over the years, the Golden Retriever has grown to become one of the most successful, recognizable, and popular breeds in history in all areas.
Note: taken directly from AKC Golden Retriever History section http://www.akc.org/breeds/golden_retriever/history.cfm
Lord Tweedmouth bought his first Yellow Retriever in the mid-
Yellow or Golden Retrievers became popular in England toward the end of the 19th century, and they were first shown in England (listed as Golden Flat-
Note: taken directly from AKC Golden Retriever History section http://www.akc.org/breeds/golden_retriever/history.cfm