Retrievers are dogs that are bred as an answer to humanity's advancement in hunting. For centuries, humans could only hunt fowl and game from a close range, thus making retrieving it an easy task. But as hunting tools became capable of longer range, the game would often fall farther and in water. Unfortunately, retrievers of that time were incapable of collecting games in such situations. Thus, they bred a new kind of dog. They bred a yellow retriever with a now extinct Tweed Water Spaniel. The resulting litter of four became the pioneers of a new breeding program. This litter involved a bloodhound, St. John's water dog of Newfoundland, two black retrievers and an Irish Setter. These newly-bred retrievers were perfect for the new job. They were highly trainable, athletic and mild-mannered. Further, they instinctively loved the water and came equipped with a thick double-coat. Moreover, they also had a soft mouth that was capable of picking up the game without damaging it. Thus, the Golden Retriever was born. Britain's Kennel Club accepted Golden Retrievers for registration as "Flat Coats" in 1903. Then in 1925, America followed suit and approved the breed. They created the American Golden Retriever Club in 1938.