golden retriever
noun
: any of a breed of medium-sized retrievers having a flat moderately long golden coat
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While Newfoundland and Saint Bernard dogs are known for their energetic temperaments that need early training despite their sweet natures, golden retrievers are better renowned for their agreeable traits.
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
And Finally… To spread the holiday cheer, watch these tiny golden retriever puppies investigate a snowman.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 23 Dec. 2024
As the vigil at the Capitol disbanded, five golden retrievers and their handlers reported for duty.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
While visiting another person's property on vacation in the Scottish countryside, Lucy the golden retriever became smitten with a local.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
And Finally… To spread the holiday cheer, watch these tiny golden retriever puppies investigate a snowman.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 23 Dec. 2024
As the vigil at the Capitol disbanded, five golden retrievers and their handlers reported for duty.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
While visiting another person's property on vacation in the Scottish countryside, Lucy the golden retriever became smitten with a local.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Golden retriever.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golden%20retriever. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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