Golden Retriever Info
Golden Retrievers are intelligent, friendly, and devoted. Their life expectance is 10-12 years. Males average 23-24 inches and 65-75 pounds. Females average 21.5-22.5 inches and 55-65 pounds. Golden Retrievers are good with other dogs, good with children, and affectionate with their family.
About the Breed
"The Golden Retriever, an exuberant Scottish gundog of great beauty, stands among America's most popular dog breeds. They are serious workers at hunting and field work, as guides for the blind, and in search-and-rescue, enjoy obedience and other competitive events, and have an endearing love of life when not at work. The Golden Retriever is a sturdy, muscular dog of medium size, famous for the dense, lustrous coat of gold that gives the breed its name. The broad head, with its friendly and intelligent eyes, short ears, and straight muzzle, is a breed hallmark. In motion, Goldens move with a smooth, powerful gait, and the feathery tail is carried, as breed fanciers say, with a 'merry action.' The most complete records of the development of the Golden Retriever are included in the record books that were kept from 1835 until about 1890 by the gamekeepers at the Guisachan (pronounced Gooeesicun) estate of Lord Tweedmouth at Inverness-Shire, Scotland. These records were released to public notice in Country Life in 1952, when Lord Tweedmouth's great-nephew, the sixth Earl of Ilchester, historian and sportsman, published material that had been left by his ancestor. They provided factual confirmation to the stories that had been handed down through generations. Goldens are outgoing, trustworthy, and eager-to-please family dogs, and relatively easy to train. They take a joyous and playful approach to life and maintain this puppyish behavior into adulthood. These energetic, powerful gundogs enjoy outdoor play. For a breed built to retrieve waterfowl for hours on end, swimming and fetching are natural pastimes." -American Kennel Club
Giving Back
Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina. That crisis inspired us to donate to a great cause. Brother Wolf Animal Rescue was destroyed. Our customers helped us donate $6,800 after matching contributions to Brother Wolf! Here's a message from Brother Wolf:
Dear Carl,
We cannot thank you enough for standing steadfast with Brother Wolf through this unimaginable crisis. Hurricane Helene floodwaters devastated our shelter and left our community reeling, yet your unwavering compassion and generosity keep us going, giving us the strength to push forward, determined to rebuild.
In the midst of devastation, stories of resilience remind us why this work matters. One of those stories is of Onyx and Tater Tot. They had to evacuate their home with their family for several weeks during Helene. Leaving familiar surroundings is stressful for any animal and even more so after surviving a natural disaster. Onyx and Tater Tot became sick in their family’s temporary housing, experiencing significant discomfort and needing veterinary care. Thanks to your support, our team was able to get them the medical care they needed to help them regain their health. They are now back in the comfort of their home, surrounded by the love of their family and feeling much better.
Onyx and Tater Tot’s story—and the story of every animal we serve—is a testament to the impact of your support. Your commitment to Brother Wolf’s mission is creating a future where animals have the chance to be healthy and happy again, to live a life full of hope and love. Every life we save, every animal we heal, is a direct result of your generosity.
Thank you for your vital and generous gift. Together, we will rebuild Brother Wolf.
With deep gratitude and hope for brighter days,
Visit: www.bwar.org / Email: donate@bwar.org
