The Golden World of Golden Retrievers Quiz

Answer: Tweedmouth

Lord Tweedmouth was in need of a dog that could retrieve on land and in water, and had the ability to endure long, strenuous days. There was such a dog in the St. John's Water Dog but Tweedmouth always had a taste for yellow and red coloured dogs. So, he set off on a quest to create such a dog.

He started breeding a yellow Tweed Water Spaniel and a Wavy Coat Retriever and the rest is history.

Answer: Labrador Retriever

The spirits and instincts of the Wavy Coated Retriever, Tweed Water Spaniel, Newfoundland, Irish Setter, Bloodhound, and St. John's Water Dog are usually found in today's Golden Retriever temperaments. The Labrador Retriever is not suspected to be used in Tweedmouth's breeding, although it does possess many of the same characteristics.

Answer: No

Though the breed standard does say the retriever coat consists of any shade of cream or gold, it also states that any coat that is extremely dark or extremely pale is undesirable. However, a judge cannot disqualify a Golden Retriever based on colour.

Answer: Ears

Theoretically, the colour of a Golden puppy's ears will be the eventual colour of the adult Golden. Breeders use this method when determining what the puppy will look like as an adult, if the prospective buyer desires a certain colour.

Answer: Yes

Each kennel club writes and abides by a different breed standard. Breeders belonging to these clubs should abide by the breed standard put forth by the club with which they register their dogs.

Answer: smaller

Field and hunting Goldens tend to be more active dogs. For prospective puppy owners, the parent Golden's background should be evaluated to determine the personality of the resulting puppies. Goldens with field and/or agility backgrounds will be more hyper and active while conformation Goldens will be more laid back and relaxed.

Answer: Non-active

Goldens are the people's dog! They love and need to be near people. They also require a lot of exercise. After all, they are a sporting dog and it in their instinct to retrieve. The Golden is anything but a non-active dog.

Answer: False

Although many breeders and dog owners see the 8 week period as a time of fear, some have said they have never seen any unusual or fearful behavior in Goldens. It is best to take extra caution during this time with a new Golden puppy.

Answer: False

Limited Registration means that the buyer's puppy will be registered but any puppies of the buyer's puppy cannot and will not be eligible for purebred registration. This cuts back on illegitimate and irresponsible breeding of Golden Retrievers.

Answer: Wishes to be around and follow the family

A Golden is usually termed as a "shadow dog" or "Velcro dog" because he/she wants and needs to be near people all the time. They enjoy the company of family and would have it no other way.