| There's a very good reason why Golden | | | | dog. But, not quite. Staying on the top of the |
| Retrievers remain one of the most sought-after | | | | dogs' world requires the Golden to perform a |
| and adored breed of dog today. Actually, there | | | | multitude of roles and tasks. To keep the frenzy |
| are numerous reasons for the enduring popularity | | | | of Golden Retriever adoption growing around the |
| of this wonder breed. It might be because the | | | | world, the humble canine takes on all comers. |
| Golden Retriever is such a majestic beauty. Or it | | | | Although still used as a hunt dog in some parts of |
| might be that they are already heavily featured | | | | the world, the Golden has since diversified its |
| and embedded in modern-day pop culture. But | | | | repertoire of roles. In the United States, the |
| just to throw a single word out there to explain all | | | | canine is well-loved as a seeing dog for the |
| the hoopla: versatility. But there are still some | | | | visually-impaired, owing to its gentle character and |
| information to consider if you are planning to | | | | eagerness to please. All around the world, disaster |
| adopt a Golden Retriever. | | | | agencies have begun major Golden adoption for |
| With Golden Retriever adoption boom these days, | | | | search and rescue purposes. The Golden is also a |
| many curious onlookers are puzzled by its | | | | favorite in television commercials and |
| ever-increasing popularity. For the happy and | | | | feature-films, having appeared in countless shows, |
| content owners, there is no puzzle. Simply put, | | | | with some even having them in starring roles as |
| the Golden is the most versatile dog breed in the | | | | in the film Air Bud. A quick trip to any canine |
| world today, easily beating out other classic prized | | | | competition would likewise yield the many talents |
| breeds like the German shepherd, Beagle, or the | | | | of the Golden, as it is famous as an obedience |
| Bulldog. The staying power of the Golden is very | | | | and agility dog fully capable of mastering a variety |
| evident in its consistent showing atop the | | | | of tricks and commands. And as further validation |
| rankings, never featuring out of the top five | | | | of its friendly and helpful disposition, the Golden |
| according to the American Kennel Club statistics. | | | | Retriever is also one of most prominent breeds |
| Truly, the golden retriever adoption drive isn't just | | | | to feature as therapy dogs. |
| a fad, it's the natural effect of the consistent and | | | | Versatility aside, the Golden Retriever adoption |
| diverse quality of the mighty breed. | | | | craze is of course fueled not necessarily by what |
| But it wasn't always this way. The golden | | | | the breed can do (and we've already |
| retrievers of old were originally meant as hunting | | | | well-established that the breed can do a lot), but |
| dogs in the highlands of Scotland. Over time, the | | | | what it stands for in our society. For many |
| curious breed developed into the all-encompassing | | | | households, it is an extension of that family. The |
| family companion it is known for today -- a | | | | playful antics of the retriever hide the fact that it |
| trademark it has since lorded over with nary a | | | | is also one of the most loyal, if not the most, of |
| competition (only the Labrador retriever | | | | the family breeds. As a constant companion in |
| compares in sheer worldwide popularity). | | | | and out of the house, the Golden has a privilege |
| Possessing gentle but active demeanor, a | | | | and an enviable task of keeping liveliness and |
| penchant for wonderment and activity, and that | | | | family spirits up in the household. How many other |
| ever-glorious coat of gold as its fur, the golden | | | | types of dog can lay claim to that? |
| retriever looks at first glance as a stay-in house | | | | |