--- title: "6 Facts about Golden Retrievers" id: "199690" type: "post" slug: "6-facts-about-golden-retrievers" published_at: "2020-02-08T19:15:00+00:00" modified_at: "2020-02-08T19:15:00+00:00" url: "https://www.petlandashland.com/6-facts-about-golden-retrievers/" markdown_url: "https://www.petlandashland.com/6-facts-about-golden-retrievers.md" excerpt: "Golden retrievers are one of the most famous dog breeds in the world, and it’s not hard to see why. Here are 10 golden retriever facts that will only make you love them more. 1. Golden Retrievers Are a Noble..." taxonomy_category: - "Dogs" --- [Home](https://www.petlandashland.com/) / [Blog](https://www.petlandashland.com/blog/) / [Dogs](https://www.petlandashland.com/category/uncategorized/) / **6 Facts about Golden Retrievers** [Dogs](https://www.petlandashland.com/category/uncategorized/) # 6 Facts about Golden Retrievers February 8, 2020 · 2 min read · [COSMICK MEDIA](https://www.petlandashland.com/author/cosmick-media/) [Stay Connected Via Google News Follow Us For The Latest Pet Updates and Guides.](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=petlandashland.com) Golden retrievers are one of the most famous dog breeds in the world, and it’s not hard to see why. Here are 10 golden retriever facts that will only make you love them more. 1. Golden Retrievers Are a Noble Breed The breed came into existence in the 19th century mainly due to the efforts of Lord Tweedmouth. They were first bred in Scotland from flat coated retrievers and water spaniels. 2. 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