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. American breeders of Golden Retrievers sometimes import their dogs from Britain to take advantage of the temperament and appearance of the British types. The temperament of the Golden Retriever is a hallmark of the breed, and is described in the standard as 'kindly, friendly and confident'. 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. The World Almanac and Book of Facts. Volume 478.
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