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15 Historical Facts About Golden Retrievers You Might Not Know

#4 The “golden myth” was dispelled only in the middle of the 20th century thanks to the works of the breed historian Elma Stonex.

#5 Since 1952, when Lord Tweedmouth’s original book on breeding became available for study, it has been possible to learn the true story of the ancestors of the modern Golden Retriever breed.

#6 The book records the purchase in 1865 of a yellow retriever named Nous from a street shoemaker in Brighton. The dog was given to him for debts and she was the only yellow puppy in a litter of black wavy retrievers.

Alice White

Written by Alice White

Alice White, a devoted pet lover and writer, has turned her boundless affection for animals into a fulfilling career. Originally dreaming of wildlife, her limited scientific background led her to specialize in animal literature. Now she happily spends her days researching and writing about various creatures, living her dream.

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