Are English Golden Retrievers All That Different?
There are three primary types of Golden Retrievers, English Golden Retrievers, American Golden Retrievers, and Canadian Golden Retrievers. There are also breeds that are found in other countries, predominantly in Europe, but these for the most part would be considered belonging to the English breed. So what is it that sets the English Golden Retriever apart form the others? To start with, the English Golden Retriever is the original breed, all other breeds having evolved from it. In fact, when the Golden Retriever was first introduced into the United States, via Canada, it was basically the English breed. The first Golden Retriever to win Best In Show honors in the US (in 1933) was a Retriever named Pluto, who was also Canadian champion, and had bloodlines originating in British kennels. At the time Golden Retrievers were recognized by the American Kennel Club, and a parent organization, the Golden Retriever Club of America had been formed, the breed was essentially still the English G
