Incredibly intelligent, oodles of energy and super loyal, retrievers make great working dogs as well as beloved family pets.

In addition to variations in height and weight, these three dog types have dissimilarities in their overall body structure. English golden retrievers have a stockier build compared to the other ...

The Guisachan House in the Scottish Highlands is said to be the birthplace of the three dogs that formed the standard for the golden retriever breed Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE.

There are actually three separate variations of golden retrievers – British, American, and Canadian. They all feature the shame golden-yellow shaggy coat that requires regular grooming.