Where do Golden Retrievers come from?

They were originally bred in Scotland in the late 1800s by Lord Tweedmouth to retrieve birds, especially waterfowl that were shot down while hunting. As a result, they are excellent retrievers and love the water. They also have a soft mouth which enables them to carry game without damaging it. The original Golden Retriever was a mix of a number of breeds including the Tweed Water Spaniel, the Yellow Retriever, the Bloodhound, and the Irish Setter.