The Golden Retriever is a medium-large gun dog that was bred to retrieve shot waterfowl, such as ducks and upland game birds, during hunting and shooting parties. The name 'retriever' refers to the breed's ability to retrieve shot game undamaged due to their soft mouth. As a dog with origins in pedigree breeding, and owing to its widespread historical popularity, some regional variations have emerged in the breed; therefore, the three subtypes of the Golden Retriever reflect the typical variations in dimensions and coat. However, all Golden Retrievers are blonde, yellow, or gold in colour, and all subtypes are susceptible to the same health problems. The temperament of the Golden Retriever is a hallmark of the breed, and is described in the standard as 'kindly, friendly and confident'. Golden Retrievers make good family pets, particularly as they are patient with children. They are not 'one-man dogs' and are generally equally amiable with both strangers and those familiar to them.
amiable generally equally amiable with both strangers and those familiar
amiable generally equally amiable with both strangers and those familiar