retriever
noun
re·triev·er
ri-ˈtrē-vər 
: one that retrieves
especially
: a dog of any of several breeds having a heavy water-resistant coat and used especially for retrieving game
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The most popular dog breeds in the U.S. in 2023, Statista reports, were French bulldogs, Labrador retrievers, golden retrievers, German shepherds, and poodles.
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Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
Some breeds, including Labrador retrievers, Newfoundlands, German shepherds, Rottweilers, and golden retrievers, are more prone to ligament injuries than others.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Siberian huskies and Labrador retrievers are two of the most common for families.
—Liz O'Connell, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
For example, German shepherds and Labrador retrievers have the best smelling abilities, while dogs with short faces like pugs may not be as skilled.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
Some breeds, including Labrador retrievers, Newfoundlands, German shepherds, Rottweilers, and golden retrievers, are more prone to ligament injuries than others.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Siberian huskies and Labrador retrievers are two of the most common for families.
—Liz O'Connell, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
For example, German shepherds and Labrador retrievers have the best smelling abilities, while dogs with short faces like pugs may not be as skilled.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Retriever.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retriever. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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retriever
noun
re·triev·er
ri-ˈtrē-vər
: one that retrieves
especially
: a dog (as a golden retriever) of any of several breeds having a heavy water-resistant coat and used especially for retrieving game
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