golden retriever
noun
: any of a breed of medium-sized retrievers having a flat moderately long golden coat
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And, true to their name, golden retrievers come in varying shades of gold.
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Taylor Grothe, Parents, 9 Feb. 2026
The most of any breed competing at Westminster this year was the golden retriever, with 52 shiny, happy goldens on site Tuesday afternoon for their ring time.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
Many breeds haven’t won yet, including such favorites as Labrador and golden retrievers.
—Jennifer Peltz, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Chun is currently raising a golden retriever named Trenton to be a service dog.
—Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
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Taylor Grothe, Parents, 9 Feb. 2026
The most of any breed competing at Westminster this year was the golden retriever, with 52 shiny, happy goldens on site Tuesday afternoon for their ring time.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
Many breeds haven’t won yet, including such favorites as Labrador and golden retrievers.
—Jennifer Peltz, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Chun is currently raising a golden retriever named Trenton to be a service dog.
—Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
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