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The Golden Retriever is very similar to the Labraoor and exhibits the same virtues, but it is a more recent gun-dog type. it is highly intelligent and can be easily trained to its natural work of retrieving and carrying: the mouth and lightness of hold are such that a dog will pick up and carry a bird without even marking or damaging the most delicate plumage. This breed was probably evolved from the Newfoundland or Mastiff, though it is smaller than either.
1936 DOGS - First SERIES OF 48 No 40 ISSUED BY GALLAHER
Shortly after the Crimean War the Hon. D. Marjoribanks (afterwards Ld. Tweedmouth) saw some remarkably intelligent Retrievers performing in a circus at Brighton, and thinking they would make good sporting dogs he purchased them for tracking deer and retrieving game in the Guisachan Deer Forest, Inverness-shire, and so founded the Guisachan strain. Careful breeding has eliminated undesirable features, so that the Golden Retriever is now one of the most popular of shooting-dogs; a good worker and a handsome and desirable companion.
1929 DOGS HEADS - No 24 in a series of 50, issued by Players
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An excellent working gundog. Head broad in skull, clean, muscular neck, powerful muzzle; defined depression between eyes, kindly expression. Small ears. Nose black. Flat or wavy coated, undercoat dense and water-resisting. Round, cat-like feet, straight forelegs, good bone. Hind legs strong and muscular, well-bent stifle; hocks well let down. Tail should be straight, not curled at tip or carried over back. Body well-balanced, compact and deep through the heart. Loins strong. Shoulders well laid back and long in blade. Colour: rich golden (not as dark as Irish Setters) or cream.
1937 DOGS - No 25 in a series of 50, issued by Wills
Shortly after the. Crimean War a number of dogs of this handsome breed were found performing in a circus at Brighton. They were purchased and transferred to Inverness, where they took to the work of retrieving game as if they had been accustomed to it all their lives. When first introduced they were known as Yellow Russian Retrievers. By careful choice and elimination, breeders got rid of the bad coats and other faults, and evolved one of the most popular breeds of shooting dogs. Colours: rich golden (not as dark as that of an Irish Red Setter) or cream colour.
Height: 22 in.
Weight: 65 Ib.
1931 DOGS - No 25 in a series of 50, issued by Players
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