The Puppy Breeds Page

The Golden Retriever was first bred in Scotland in the late 1800s. The breed was created by crossing various types of retrievers with a Tweed Water Spaniel. The goal was to create a dog that could retrieve games from both land and water. Male golden retrievers stand between 23 and 24 inches tall and weigh 65 to 75 pounds (29 to 32 kilograms). Females stand between 21 and 22 inches tall and weigh between 55…