Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: White Golden Retriever – Do Pure Bred White Retrievers Really Exist?

The Picture of a pure white Golden Retriever is
incredibly beautiful, but if you are seeking to
find a pure bred animal, you need to keep
looking. To be able to get a pure white coat,
cross breeding needs to be done although many
"not-so-reputable" breeders will tell you
different. Golden puppies can sometimes be very
light in colour and then will darken as they get
older. Sometimes British Golden Retrievers (also
English, European, or Australian) are thought to
be white, as their double coats are often very
light in colour. They can range all the way up
to cream, but never completely snowy white.

A light cream-coloured English dog is often
called a white Golden Retriever, despite this
fact. These dogs came from the same lineage as
their darker American counterparts across the
pond. The Golden Retriever originally came from
Scotland in the mid to late 1900's. In actual
fact, all the dogs of this breed can be traced
back to 2 dogs that were owned by Sir Dudley
Marjoribanks (later Baron Tweedmouth). The breed
in the UK and all over Europe has developed
differently than the American goldens. Shorter
and bulkier, they often weigh slightly more and
have a level-line body. Their muzzles are
different shape, with a squarer forward and eyes
that are rounder in shape.

Naturally, the Kennel Club of England (KC) and
the American Kennel Club (AKC) vary in the
characteristics required in the breed of the
Golden Retriever. According to discerning
breeders of English goldens, an almost white
Golden Retriever is better than a darker one.
Red and Mahogany coloured coats are not
permissible in the KC while the AKC's standards
object to extremely light or dark hair. In both
of these organizations one or two white hairs on
the chest are allowable. Both varieties of the
breed have the famous temperament of goldies, no
matter what shade: warm, friendly, easy-going,
confident, and happy with an affinity for
training.

Some breeders are now crossbreeding an American
goldie with an English white Golden Retriever to
create a mixture of the best qualities of each.
These puppies can be quite adorable and if pure
enjoyment is the goal, can be an enjoyable
addition to any home. However, these dogs will
not show well according to AKC and UK standards.
You should seek out a reputable, high-quality
breeder if your goal is to have a show dog. You
should get a good look at the parents of the
golden and also at the papers to help you choose
a top quality Golden Retriever. These dogs are
extremely pleasant companions no matter what
shade of golden pleases you.

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Nik Andrews has owned and lovingly cared for his
own Golden Retrievers for over 20 years. Before
you think of buying a golden you should learn as
much about this loving and energetic breed as you
can. For more great white golden retriever
information and to grab your FREE beginners
"Essential Golden Retriever Care" mini course go
to http://www.goldenretrieverinfocenter.com

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