913-713-9523
Springhill Goldens
  • Home
  • Puppy Room
  • Our Dogs
    • Tomac Stud Dog
    • Maverick-Stud Dog
    • Bailey
    • Emma-Retired
    • Jasmine-Retired
    • Chloe-Retired
    • Jack- Retired Stud Dog
    • Lucy-Retired
    • Molly-Retired
    • Riley-Retired
    • Charlie-Retired
    • Shelby
  • Puppy Information
  • Pictures
  • Contact Us
  • Testimonials
  • Guardian Program
  • Golden Retriever Info
    • Nutrition Information
    • AKC Golden Retriever Standard
    • Genetics Information
Picture
                                        History


   The Golden Retriever originated in Scotland during the late nineteenth century and is a mix

of the Tweed water spaniel, which is now extinct, and the Wavy-CoatedRetriever.  The British

Kennel Club accepted the first golden, or yellow retriever in 1920 as "retriever" 
(golden). The

first golden retrievers were imported to the US in-the late eighteen hundreds.  The

AKC  
registered its first golden in1925.  I would very much like to give just a sample of the

differences in American bred per American standards vs. European bred by UK standard.

This
is not because of a coat color difference but because of the difference in the basic

structure. A
good breeder always follows standards set by his parent club or kennel club.

It is an official written 
description of the ideal specimen of that breed. The European Golden

is bred per UK standards giving the European Golden a 
different appearance than an

American standards bred Golden. Bigger boned, with a  
broader head and muzzle, and a

strong muscular neck and straight level to 
line.  Males are 22-24 inches at the withers and

females 20-22 inches.  
There is no weight restriction for the UK standards. This type of

Golden can be  
cream to golden in color with a dark pigment to the nose and eyes.  

 Retrievers of the 19th century were lighter in color than the UK standards first permitted but

is now 
allowed.  A Golden bred by American standards is less stocky with a smaller head.  In

both standards there is no clear indication how 
big the head must be in comparison to the

rest of the body. This has made a  
difference in the size head being shown on the American

Golden compared to the 
European Golden. This is more visible for males then females

resulting 
in a different expression, a slight rear angulation rather than a level top

line as is UK standard.  Both AKC and UK have the same height standards, the UK has no

restriction on weight.  The male height should 
be 22-24 inches at the withers, and females

should be 20-22 inches at the 
withers. For AKC standards the males weigh 65-75lbs and the

females weigh 
55-65lbs, anything more or less would be disqualified in the show ring. The

coat is dense and water repellent, with various shades of lustrous gold. 
These are a few more

good articles to give you the right idea why there is a difference in the  American Golden and

E
uropean. The temperament of the Golden Retriever is their crowning  glory. "kind, friendly

and 
confident" Goldens are well known for their intelligence,  workability, patience and

eagerness to please. Along with their ability to focus on a
t task makes them excel at agility,

obedience, conformation and their love of 
water, retrieving and endless patience in a hunt

test. They make wonderful rehab dogs b
ecause of their friendly nature, eagerness

to please and great ability to focus and train. They are compatible with
children and adults

and are good with other dogs, cats and most livestock.
Golden Retrievers are particularly

valued for their high level of sociability t
owards people, calmness, and willingness to learn.

Because of this, they are 
commonly used as guide dogs, mobility assistance dogs, and search

and rescue 
dogs They are excellent with children and this along with their other qualities

has made them a favorite family pet.  As with any dog, children should  
always be supervised

when playing together.  Any  dog needs to be kept 
busy and a good way to do this is taking

them to puppy 
classes and obedience training. Our  dogs did not come fully trained nor with

a 
manual. Our love for our dogs did not make them well trained but diligence and

a  
knowledge of what is best for our dogs. Please read a book, join your local  club, and take

your pet for training. You will be very happy you


did. 



Telephone

913-713-9523

Email

Springhillgoldens@yahoo.com