Hello. I've got the sweetest dark ted n golden underneath retriever n the absolute sweetest dog I've ever had the privalige to own. She's been the easiest dog I've ever trained n she is quick to learn. She loves everyone n every other type of animal. Yes she's a sheddar n she has no enemies according to her. I live in a one bedroom apt n she's perfectly happy here w me. She's loyal to me as to a fault. She's kind n u mentioned dog food n cancer n I so agree. I won't feed her anything w animal byproducts nor any dyes. She's six this Oct n I plan on her living many more years w me. We walk about 4 am then around noonish n a bit later n she's caught on to this life quite well as long as she is w me. Our friend whom she loves will stay out on her property w her for a week or two depending on her n she can't hardly wait to get home to me. I have never met such an awesome creature. I'm hooked n very much in love w my Sadie girl tia mom n trainer
Why are you trying to promulgate a fiction? Golden Retrievers are a Scottish breed that have always been 'golden' coloured or shades from that: Kennel Club 2022 - "Any shade of gold or cream, neither red nor mahogany." The clue is in the name. The Kennel Club recognised the breed in 1920 as a 'Golden Retriever.' Additionally, it's never been an American breed. Please stop doing this.
I had a Golden Retriever nearly 35 years ago ... He was Irish bred with a deep golden almost ginger coloured coat, strong as an ox, webbed feet ... he could swim huge distances, and had the most beautiful loving personality. And it's true you see mostly pale cream retrievers in the UK nowadays. Personally I prefer the deep gold... I wish I had my boy back he was a treasure.
Golden Retriever breed standards have indeed fallen. Unscrupulous breeders focus more on show that good genetic diversity and healthy wholesome dogs. I have never taken any if my dogs to shows. They have been my kids and not showpieces. No bragging rights required to love your dogs.
My penny is a ‘red golden’ they’re becoming a bit more popular. They don’t conform to kennel club standards because of the darker colour. But she’s compact and athletic. Way less shedding and obesity is much less of a problem. I think of red Golden’s as the sporty version of the golden retriever breed.
I lost mine 9 years ago miss him always will but I could have written the exact paragraph you just wrote that’s how wonderful the goldens are! Lovely to read you still hold such fond memories
We have had 3 goldens, all males that have brought so much love, joy and happiness to our family. We now have a 2 year old male who is super sweet, smart, loves to play all the time and loves to be by our side constantly. Loves to swim in our pool and then zooms all around the yard! Can’t imagine life without him ♥️
I have had 9 Goldens and each one of them was the absolute best! I have had 2 English creams and the rest were American ranging in color from light gold to dark red. They have been beautiful, soulful companions and each has owned a piece of my heart. I can't even imagine my life without a Golden.
@@jaycherno1141 It is really hard to answer that question. In my experience, temperament seems to depend more on personality. I had 2 Americans that were littermates and they were as different as night and day: one was sleek and more quiet, the other a bit pudgy and very vocal.
My family grew up breeding both American and English Golden Retrievers. Yes they were very different in body structure (weight, height, bone density), energy level, prey drive, and obviously bloodlines. They are both very smart, obedient, good with kids, friendly, and loving.
And yes the English were definitely more expensive as far as upfront cost because we had them imported from Poland, Romania, Australia, and so forth for the show quality bloodlines and extremely mellow temperament.
i ask questions , about the 2 types of golden , what is the best for you? American or English? , i have puppy 3 months old . male i am from Philippines. ALL FILIPINO,S LIKE DOGS AND MANY BREEDER HER. MOST COMMONLY COLOR CREAM , LIGHT YELLOW , DARK GOLDEN.
We've had 6 Goldens over the years and are currently blessed with Ortley, a 4 yr old English Cream and Pumba, a 3 yr old "red" Golden - both rescues from Lancaster, PA puppy mill farms. Ortley is in Rally Obedience and Pumba Intermediate Agility. Doesn't get any better that this!
Please don't do agility with a Golden, their hips and elbows will get damaged. No other breed than the Golden Retriever is so extremely prone to develop hip and/or elbow dysplasia.
I got my cream from Lancaster from the Amish , it was FAR from a puppy mill , I just want to post this here so people know that alot of good breeders are in that area just do homework . And thank you do much for saving your furry babies God bless you 💓
I currently have 2 Goldens…an English Cream (3 years old) and an American/English Creme (1 year old). They are my 5th and 6th Goldens that I’ve had over the years. They are both sweet and intelligent, but my English boy is definitely more calm than my American/English boy. They sure keep me busy! I love your videos. Keep them coming
I have an English Cream Golden Retriever 3 years old. He’s cream with golden ears and has some of that wavy coat. Pretty relaxed but gets very excited around children and other big dogs. . Love my Bailey.
I have a 10 month old English cream. She was loving and playful from day one. We got her From a reputable breeder and she was expensive but I can’t imagine life now without her. She was more than worth every penny. I constantly get remarks on what a beautiful dog she is. She is very submissive when first approached by either a person or another dog but, once she gets to knows they’re friendly, her puppy play comes out in full force. She is relatively calm for a puppy but she loves her walks. She is dozing on my feet right now as I write this.
My English cream is 1 and 7 months old. Got her from a breeder which is a loving family. She changed are life. I'm retired now so we spend alot of time together her name is Freya. Love her to death. Thank you Jesus!
I'm getting an English golden soon! So excited and thank you for this informative video! Many people mistake English goldens as "bad quality" or byb but they're honestly just a different type of golden just like there are different types of GSDs and other dogs!
I would argue that English Goldens are excellent choices for companions. England has traditionally been pretty careful about breeding verses some North American breeders that are only in it for the profit. Cancer is less likely in a English golden for a reason. In England they have banned televising dog shows-arguing they are counter productive to the health of dogs. Far cry from the American ideology of profit. Just some empirical evidence for you...The cancer rate for these animals ranges from almost 40% for English Goldies and a staggering 60% for American Goldies.. According to recent studies, English Creams are healthier and live longer than their American cousins - but it has nothing to do with the color of the dog - it is all about genetics. The long time popularity of Golden Retrievers in the US led to many dogs being bred in puppy mills. They are of superior quality- the naysayers are undereducated. Congratulations!!!!! You will love your English Golden and it will certainly love you!!!!
I have a golden and he is half American and half English Cream ... His name is Jasper and he is my baby. His breeder is amazing and socialize him and handled him a lot. She also started training with him before I even got him. She is great and donated him to me to be a service dog since I have MS... Normally she charges anywhere from 1500 to 2500 for her pups.
I had a female American/English mix. She was BIG, smart and so loving. Not much of a “retriever” but she loved dogs and people. How wonderful to have one of these great dogs as your support.
We have creme colored Golden. He looked like a little Icebear as a puppy. I did many research to find the right breader before we have chosen our new fluffy family member. Now he is almoust eleven years old and still a sunshine for everybody around him. He loves people and whats better than that is... more people. His second hobby is relaxing. From the beginning as a puppy he is a big fan of the energy saving mode (lazy sounds so rude).^^ Paul is a healthy guy without any problems so far.
I have been blessed with 5 goldens over my lifetime in every color and size. My grandmother called them God’s perfect creatures and I think she nailed it. They were all perfect in their own way. Their only flaw is that they don’t live forever.
I had an English Golden Retriever- best dog ever. Beautiful, incredibly intelligent, extremely devoted and friendly, and a superb watch/guard dog. Purchase from a reputable breeder.
Thank you for all of your videos. I have a 2 year old AKC Golden Golden retriever and he is as gold as it gets. His name is Maverick and he's been such an amazing dog for our family of 3 kids. The best loving dog anyone could ever ask for!! He loves to ride in the back of the truck bed. Loves go play fetch, loves go just be around people. When I take him to the doggy park, he doesn't want to play with other dogs, he wants to just go to the people and have them take turns petting him. I love this dog!!
I have had both. What you have said has been my experience. The major difference to me is the build. The Americans are taller, more athletic, faster, and higher energy. These are traits I prefer as they are just more fun. Like you said, it comes down to the traits for which you are looking. Both are great.
From what I've seen Americans aren't any taller, they're just slimmer and more athletic, and usually have a darker coat. The English goldens are heavier set and much, much calmer than Americans. I prefer the American type as its closer to the working type.
I'm a Golden Retriever owner and breeder from Europe and I would like to add a few comments. 1st of all, Golden Retriever's origin is Scotland, not England (England is just part of United Kingdom, referring to UK correctly is to use British). 2nd, Golden Retrievers in UK are actually more golden in colour than in the rest of Europe. It's incorrect to say - English cream goldens. If you compare these Golden Retriever types - use American type or European type. Also, every breed (not only Golden Retrievers) has its breed standard, but they still have some differences between the lines. 3rd, Please do not refer to European Golden Retrievers as they are mainly just cream versions! We do have a lot of breeders who breed cream goldens, but we also have a lot of dark gold colour breeders as well. Depends on the breeding line. 4th, Looking at Westminster and Cruft's Winners in this video - take lighting into consideration! In Cruft's photo there is over lighting (also photographer, camera gear, and after editing), so it makes look dog lighter than it actually is. Please take a look at this year's (2022) Cruft's Winner and you will see the dark golden dog. P.S. Why there are Central Asian Shepherd Dog (a.k.a. Alabai) in this video 1:15?
I’ve had both. My beautiful golden passed away a few days ago. He was 13. No cancer. Never seen a coat on a golden like this, it was Gorgeous. Normally they get grey on the face but he barely did. My 8 year old English Cream has not had a single health issue while our golden did have lots of hot spots and ear issues. Regulate Their eating and do not feed them people food often unless healthy or they will get fat quick. Make sure you feed them quality food. Also my English looks the same as he did 6 years ago. His face makes me melt and they do sad eyes much better than Goldens Important note: my English is very vocal and does that talking dog thing. He makes groaning noises and will start talking if you don’t pet him. My golden would just do the nudging and only barks for people outside.
My golden never barks ever only once & she is 2 but she does the groaning talking all the time. Might I ask what do you recommend feeding wise? My golden is picky & I have been feeding her PetSmart brand authority food with lamb. She has had some skin issues as well I just want the best for her & am willing to go the extra mile & spend the extra dollar to make sure her life is great. Any advice would be amazing as I have heard mixed reviews & am not a millionaire lol. Much thanks!
I love how the English goldens talk and make cute grunts when they are excited. Mine is 7mo old, I already can’t imagine life without him. He is already a very chill and easy going going guy compared to my moms poodle and American golden lol I live in CO
@@laurengarza378 I feed both my cats and my English golden FROMM. It’s a great food that I’ve always fed my golden. My cats I didn’t initially feed them the FROMM and noticed a large difference in their appearance and coat health when I switched them. They make a food type for both animals. I can only find it at the smaller, independent pet stores in the US no franchises and I’ve lived in a few different states.
I rescued her from a beautiful shelter in the Colombian mountains just outside Bogota. She was rescued by my niece from a building site in the city, my niece runs the shelter, it is her vocation. Honey was just four when Maria Camila's shelter rescued her, she is now eight after happy four years with me throughout the Pandemic and before. She is cream, I don't know how her reles got across the Atlantic, but whether British or American, Golden Retrievers are adorable, intelligent, loving and, for me, the best breed I have ever had. Thanks for the video.
I think the variation in colour isn't dependent on which continent they come from. My Golden Retriever had a deep golden colour , we live in Central Europe. My only advice is that that they prefer cool climates, our dog didn't like summer too much, but liked charging around in the snow.
I have an English Cream Retriever; my first Retriever ever. She’s loving, a bit of a rascal and I can tell that she loves pleasing me (her human). I didn’t realize how much they love to dig and eat or chew whatever is in front of them. She’s not as busy with that anymore, but, I understand that she won’t totally calm down until about her 3rd birthday. I have about a year and a half to go!
A red female golden, literally born in a barn and lucky to survive, was my first. Smart, smart. Of course she learned all common tricks, but natually knew how to protect me on my isolated mountain. She died at 12.5 of kidney failure. A 6 yr. old English Golden retired puppy maker costing $900 is my second. Again smart and obedient. She only knew living in a small fenced in area but quickly adapted to forest openness. My greatest surprise was her second day on the mountain when a deer appeared and she gave chase! I yelled "back"! She stopped in her tracks never to give chase again. Apparently earlier training stuck. To the point, Goldens are calm, kind, smart dogs but early experiences will mold them individually.
I’m picking up my irish creme this Saturday! SIX our drive to and fro, but SO worth it! I have PTSD, GAD and a bad leg so I’ll be looking to train him therapeutically! This is seriously my dream dog and I’m so pumped! I’ve had one golden, a boxer and a GSD! All great dogs but I’m just extra excited about this one!
We have a male American Golden and we also have a female English Cream Golden. We’ve owned 4 other female American Goldens in the past. Both types of Goldens have the same basic personalities and behavior that we all associate with the breed: friendly, gentle, playful, soft mouths, easy to train, loving and very loyal to name a few. The English Golden we have is definitely smaller than the other Goldens we’ve owned. Our English Golden is also lower energy and is down right lazy at times. Don’t get me wrong, she’s athletic and loves long walks, but she definitely likes to be a lazy couch potato. She also has a courser, thicker coat than the American Goldens we’ve owned. The differences are SO minor however. Either type of Golden is a joy to be around!
I've had both an American and a British. They were and are males, and right now, I have a British Cream. For me, I don't see much difference in their personality's. The only thing I can say about them is I love them very much. I lost my American a short time ago to lymphoma cancer. He was only 10 years old. I hope I can keep my British Cream Golden Retriever a lot longer. After having even one Golden Retriever, there will be a Golden Retriever in my home for as long as I am alive and able to take care of them. They are the best dogs I have ever had...
I have always loved Goldens. My neighbors had an amazing male named Ruben that I adored. Now my daughter has a 6 month old Golden GSD cross and she is the sweetest baby! She is so funny too. Of course she has lots of energy after all she's a puppy. And I have always known that digs respond differently to different people. But I just got home last night from puppy sitting for her. She hugs like a human and almost throws herself into your arms when you are sitting on the couch so she is laying in them like a baby then she looks up at you with so much sweetness and love! And her snuggles! Oh my! They are fantastic! But we have always thought it was funny how MY dog acts like she forgets I'm around and then when she sees me it's like I have been gone for a long time and she gets soooo happy! Well, when my daughter got home last night her girl had been getting a little restless (like a small child sometimes does wanting their mommy) She was gone Iverson night and it was around 5. I told her she would be home soon. She was doing her snuggly baby thing in my arms and all of a sudden she just froze. Then slowly turned her head toward the door and stared at it waiting. About 5 minutes later The key went in the lock and she went to the door. When that door opened she stood on her back legs (didn't look like she jumped on her) and hugged my daughter like a human and whined into her shoulder. My daughter told her she loved her and had missed her too and her tail started wiping things off the end table lol She is being trained to be an emotional support/ therapy animal so she can be certified to go into hospitals, classrooms, nursing homes etc and visit and just love on people. She is a very food girl. Both breeds that are in her are known for being smart. And are often used for service dogs. She is also a BEAUTIFUL GIRL! She has mid length fur that is golden with kind of a tortoise shell look. ( she looks a lot like my GSD/ Pitbull cross girl who is a gold and black brindle. Only with longer fur and they're built differently). Dogs come in so many shapes, sizes, colors, and breeds with so many variations among them. There is the breed standard when dealing with pure bred dogs but we still must take into account that when it comes to temperament/personality some comes from their genetics but a LOT comes from their environment, and how they are treated and trained. I have seen AMAZING dogs in just about every breed and I have sadly seen dogs that because of their breed one would expect they would be great but they for one reason or another (all human caused) they were awful. PCA I have worked extensively with dig rescues over the last 20 years. My husband and I made a commitment to only adopt animals in need. PLEASE if looking at a pure bred ANYTHING do your homework! Look into the breed and the breeder themselves. Make sure that the breed will fit well with your lifestyle. Make sure that the breeder is legit. ( Are they registered with their local breed clubs, AKC, etc does the adoption include the papers to register your new family member? If not why not? Is the dog bred for show? Sport (hunting), etc ( each breed has their own subsections) are the parents on site? Do they have health records for the parents? ( hip issues for example are a big issue with the larger breed dogs) have the pups been checked for the issues that often affect their breed? Have they had any shots? If you can it's good to see where they have been living. ( is it clean and puppy proof?) Do they have a return policy? (Many but not all legit breeders will say that if you are unable to keep them that they will take then back and remove them) Often times those that you see in parking lots selling puppies are NOT legit breeders. They either are just people who have a litter of puppies, they may be "back yard breeders" or people that have a "pure bred" dog that decided to breed them with another "pure bred" dog. The parents of these puppies may or may not have papers but the puppies can not be registered. And then there are the ones that break my heart. The puppy mills these people are JUST in it for the money and their dogs are often not taken care of well and in many cases are abused or neglected. You see pictures online or on TV of crates stacked on top of each there filled with puppies and dogs. The top crates draining down onto the lower ones. The animals often times are not healthy, socialized, or maybe even the breeds claimed! I actually adopted 2 pups that had been rescued from a puppy mill about 7 years ago. We were told they were pure bred lab sisters and 6 months old. OK they looked like this could be true. First thing I dis was take the. To MY vet. He checked them over and didn't say anything to indicate he thought anything different. Well, it's been just over 7 years since we adopted them and they are both about 12 inches tall! That is NOT anywhere close to the breed standard for female labs of 21.5 inches. It also has taken this long for them to not be terrified of people. We have worked with them and while they are both doing well they are both very fearful. Normally even the most abused puppies raised with love like these guys have been and exposed to new and safe things are going to act as if they were never hurt or scared. I can't even imagine what went I to the soup in the first 6 MO to make these girls the way they are. I also have experience with a couple different breeders that weren't the best. When I was 16 I adopted(OK nought but I hate that term when talking about a living being that will be part of the family) a puppy from a breeder that at the time seemed "just ok but not great" when asked questions about the puppies, breed etc they didn't know as much as I thought they should. Well, my puppy came to my home with parvo! She spent the 1st month I had her in the vet hospital! As a teen I disbt have a lot of experience and nobody was going to take me seriously. I also couldn't sue the breeder because I was a minor! My mom was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer right after I got my girl back. SO my parents weren't in any position either. The other was a situation where the breeder said it was an "oops litter". The story was that while out if town for their son's wedding the dogs got together and her father was also her uncle. They didn't want to register the litter with AKC so they were just fixing then away. My blessing! They had been breeding for 30 years and their experience and knowledge was great! She was an amazing dog and a wonderful part of our family for her 9 years until she suddenly lost the ability to use het bsck legs, or control her urine ( while on my bed!) She didn't regain it and we had to put her to sleep. I still miss her. BUT we learned shortly fter we got her that our daughter's teacher had also gotten a dog from them a couple years earlier. Very similar story. Line breeding ( or breeding related dogs) is done on occasion when trying to bring out a desired trait like in personality or appearance. as it turned out MY dog was WAY more then line bred. From what we could figure out her father was her Father, uncle AND GRANDFATHER! We don't know how much more inter breeding happened. While she was truly beautiful and an amazing family dog. She had a LOT of health issues and her fur was too short ( she was an Irish setter and if she was bred from sporting then her fur was sbred to be shorter so it wouldn't get in the way caught or tangled while hunting. But if she was bred from show then it should be longer and sleeker. ( we didn't care about that we just loved her) but the normal life expectancy of 12-15 yrs was much shorter for both she (9 yrs) and her sister the teacher's dog (10 yrs). So while this has gotten long I hope it has given you some important information. I have seen FAR too many dogs of all breeds that their families decided not to keep then for what ever reason. I will never forget the woman looking to "rehome" the MASTIVE she purchased FROM A BREEDER. Why? Because he got TOO BIG! UMMMM didn't they know going into it that a MASTIVE was going to be MASSIVE? We are talking about living, feeling, beings here! They deserve to be treated as a member of the family and if you can not make a LIFETIME commitment to them then get a goldfish!
I had a golden. He lived to be 16 yrs. It was total blessing. My daughter doesn’t remember not having him. He was red. His 3x grandfather was a Chesapeake bay retriever. his name was copper. His parents were named honey and rusty. He and all no’s siblings took after his dad, he was red. I can’t imagine a better dog. He was not neutered and never had cancer. He was an amazing dog‼️ I can’t express in words how wonderful he was and what a family member he was.
I had an American Golden. Your right about the high energy! He was a deep color basically red! Very beautiful coat. People would always want to meet my Maxx. He was a great dog, with such a loving personality, and I miss him very much 😢
This is actually really funny to me. My mom and I both have goldens from the same litter, and mine got the DNA from his grandpa making him an English Cream, and my mom's is a very American golden. The personality characteristics are so accurate! My dog is so laid back(for only being 9 months) and hers has so much energy! Though my dog is taller (they're still growing boys), he has a totally different body shape. Much stockier, whereas my mom's is very lanky like a deer.
I got a 18 month old English Cream Golden, very light almost pure white with a little gold coloring in is ears and the top of his back. He tipping the scale sat about 90 pounds but thick chested and very lean with a Big Box shaped head. He also the most loving and gentle dog I've owned. Happy just sharing the couch or bed with us.
I just lost my Golden Retriever "American" a month ago he was one of the best dogs I ever had. He was the most loving dog I ever had. And I will get another one in the near future. I don't care if it is an American or English as long as it's a Golden Retriever!
I have a Gollie, looks like a Golden Retriever other than the colour, has the traits of both breeds which is hilarious. Very intelligent, happy and an absolute pleasure to train. He is jet black with a golden hue, white chest and socks.
I have an American Field-bred Golden. He is a dark red golden, has shorter feathers, sheds considerably less than my previous show-bred, and has so much energy.
My aunt own an English cream and she was much calmer than her friends America. English cream also have what looks like a chubbier more puppy face. Everyone has different preferences but for me personally I like the English cream much more specifically for the colour.
Good video! I love your Golden's name "Oliver"...I had two different Dalmatians (at different times), both named "Oliver". It's a really good name for a dog. Also, both of our Golden's were the American Golden's...Both were rescue dogs. Our current Golden is a mix...half Golden, half Chow Chow...but she "Bear" is so sweet and a beloved family member. I just have a strong fondness for the Dalmatian breed and personality. But, for a wonderful family dog, you can't beat the Golden Retrievers! Our last Golden Retriever (Abbey) was always bringing us stuff she found. Shortly after we had adopted her, she found and brought my husband a dollar bill. We both laughed and said "Oh, she's a keeper"! A few years later, she was standing at the back door, in the evening after being sent out to pee. In the dark, I could see that she had something in her mouth. We were very delighted when we discovered that it was my husbands wallet (which had fallen out of a hole in his back pocket). He hadn't realized that it was even missing, till she found it and brought it to us! Golden's are wonderful, you just need to constantly keep them brushed! They have such wonderful personalities, they are a joy!
I got a Golden Retriever puppy 2 weeks ago that had a English Cream father and an American Golden Ret. mother. "Jake" my new puppy so far at now 9 weeks old seems to be more calm than super energetic which I am great with, as I didn't want a super active dag anyway. I enjoyed your video.
I have an English cream girl. She just turned 2. I'd say she is pretty calm around the house, but always up for an adventure. Loves swimming and running around. She's the ideal family dog. On appearance: American Goldens seem to have this gorgeous flowy long coat, while an English is a bit of a mess often. That hair seems to grow in all directions. After brushing she looks tidy for 2 minutes.
We have a very typical “American” Golden. The best way I can describe Baby is goofy as can be. Extremely friendly, always down for an adventure. Loves food, people, and dogs in that order. We live in NYC he brings a smile to everyone’s face. He stops by our local playground during every walk and goes down the tallest slide never less than 2 times. We love him so much.
Brit here, living in Sweden. When we moved here with Amber, our golden, we noted how dark she was in comparison with the Scandinavian dogs which were more cream in colour. She was a little darker than your British show champion example but not as dark as the American one called Daniel. In Britain we were told that both cream and the Fox Red golden retrievers were new fashions and did not meet the breed standards, dark cream OK but not pale cream. I agree about the slope of the back though. I have always understood 'good' retrievers and labradors to have a straight back with their tail in line when they naturally hold it straight. German shepherds etc. to have the powerful shoulders and slope down to hips.
I have a 2 year old American Golden/black German Shepherd mix. He is literally a 110lb black golden retriever. Their personalitys are absolutely endearing, my favorite dog I've ever raised.
My first Golden was a light ginger golden beautiful, beautiful color…hence, her name was Ginger! My second was a taller, lanky redhead who was a whirling dervish! Both were affectionate, but Molly, my redhead, was stubborn as the devil. Ginger learned so quickly, always compliant and obedient! Molly not so much!
I love the dark Golden Retrievers. I grew up with one and now own a tall crazy dark American Golden Retriever. Always being asked if a dark Golden is a Golden too. 🤷♀️
I’ve never been a dog owner but lived on a farm with dogs before but I think my first dog would be a Golden Retriever, A Lab, or even a mix for a starter for me. I’ve heard great things of this breed 👍👍
I have a field(reddish) golden who is 8 and an 11 month old male “English cream” golden who is actually half Ukrainian. I got him locally from a small breeder who had traveled to Ukraine three years ago. He bought a male English cream/Ukrainian pup. My pup was from the first litter. He is shorter but stockier. He is smart, playful and so gentle. I think about that Ukrainian breeder and his wonderful dogs and hope they are safe.
Since 1982 we had five American Golden Retrievers before we got our first English Cream in 2018. We have loved them each of of them equally and all of our dogs have been well tempered and great companions, That said, we purchased our English Cream from a professional breeder who took great care in the breeding process. Our English Cream is slightly smaller and stockier than our American Goldens were as you would expect.
Don't forget there is also the Canadian Golden Retriever where the most marked difference is that they shed very little for a long hair breed. My English Cream sheds a whole puppy every few days, whereas my Canadian GR takes a month to shed a similar amount. His coat is noticeably thinner and lays closer to the body, he is taller and leaner but has all the great crazy traits that make all Goldens so special!
i am Canadian, we currently own our 4th and fifth Goldens. All are bred in Canada from very reputible breeders. Have never heard the term "Canadian " Golden. ????? Oh, and yeah, they all shed, alot
We have 2 goldens. The male (Buddy) is a cream color and very laid back. The female (Molly) is a redhead and is very very active. Their coats differ dramatically. Buddy has long mostly straight hair while Molly's hair is beyond curly. They both go to the groomers fairly often and we also groom them at home - if only to try to keep ahead of the shedding. Buddy is very easy to groom and Molly is next to impossible to make her look like a comb/brush/de-shedder has ever been near her coat. I swear combing her only spring loads her hair. You can comb her out, turn your back, and when she rushes by you will see her hair is wild and free. We are thinking of re-naming her to Phyllis, as in Phillis Diller.
I’ve had a deep red field dog, a true American golden, a flat coated black retriever, and just yesterday I placed a deposit on my next pup that is an English cream or as we call them locally a “blonde”. You can’t go wrong with a retriever unless your neglectful and your dog isn’t part of your life. They need to be with you as much as possible.
Our little guy will be 3 months old in a few days. He’s European, his grandparents were each show champions from France, Ukraine, Russia, and Italy. We’ve had and loved rescues ( 2 lab/chow mix littermates, a golden retriever mix, a labradoodle) plus a crazy Pomeranian. When it was time for another dog, we couldn’t decide (dogs are just so awesome). But because our last dog suffered so many strange and heartbreaking health problems, I studied the research and advances for dogs in the ‘large’ breeds since we love big dogs. Turns out the breeders of European Goldens, on both sides of the ocean have worked to minimize cancer, certain skin diseases, hip dysplasia, etc. They require excellent DNA and other scores in their breeding programs. All that allows a puppy buyer to verify a litter’s health for certain issues, which gave me great comfort. I’ve always advocated and practiced rescuing of dogs and cats, but this will be our last dog (my husband is 76 years old). Therefore we felt justified buying a puppy based on potential good health. I just die when my dogs are seriously sick all the time. We love them all , healthy or not. But I was adamant about giving our last dog a better chance at a pain-free life.
I have a English Goldie. He is my pride and joy. He is the largest I have encountered. Very calm, yet very stubborn. Doesn’t like loud noises, or fireworks. Loves the car and water. He is not cream but light red. He is no trouble except the hair that ends up all over. But we just vacuum it up and realize it will be a job you will have to do tomorrow.
I have a crazy, super high energy, smart and funny, analytical and silly 1-year-old field dark Golden. He is on the smaller size, has medium wavy back hair and longer hair on his back legs and neck. I bought him from people I would never buy normally, but during the phone call the seller said "This pup had a birth trauma", the "trauma" left him with the half of the tail. To make a long story short, I was afraid this pup will be killed if nobody will buy him. So now I have a spoiled rotten, half tailed, not even sure he is pure breed GR, and don't tell me that any other Golden from the dog shows looks better. Unfortunately, he still tries to make my elderly Newfoundland play with him (rough play at that). My sweet "bear" doesn't like it.
14.5 yr old golden had to be put down in 2020. Got an English Cream, light colored female in May 2020. 18 months later diagnosed with bone cancer….had to put her down in Nov 2021. Our newest addition is an all white female we got in late Nov 2021. As complete a golden in all quirks of life that you can imagine. Loves, Loves, Loves the water and swims everyday during spring and summer and this winter has taken to XC Skiing.
We have had 2 American golden girls. Our current girl Baylee, is an English cream golden. Baylee at 7 years is very high energy and needs to run daily. She tells us when its time! Our previous American girls were content to lay around and sleep most of the day. We absolutely love the breed and can't image life without our companion.
We’ve had three Goldens each one of them a treasure Our current one came from a very red mother and a lighter red father She is blond so it’s interesting how she came out Best natured, most loving companions Love love love
Great Video! I really took notice of my favorite of the great qualities in golden's. Have had 3 American GR over the years- Lucky, Chance, Lucy (and 7 chihuahuas & horses too, lol). Lucky & Chance (Show breeder - Cloverdale bloodline) had for almost 13 years. Lucy came from small local breeder. Was nice place, very low price, had several litters, but I was questionable if were a puppy mill type breeder. I fell in love with Lucy and brought her home. Sadly she suddenly passed away in 2019 at the age of 8. Since then moved from the country to the suburbs and it doesn't feel like home without my GR's. All that being said, thought you mentioned in video a link to be posted about Breeders . I am looking for an English (preferred) or American with a very light/creme color as was my 1st golden lucky. Our dogs are not for sport or show, just part of our family. Miss our GR's and doesn't feel like home without one. I am in upstate, NY. Thanks
Hi. I bought my English cream Golden from a breeder in Florida. If you need info, ask me for a frien request I. Facebook and I will more than happy to give you it. I am from Puerto Rico and He delivers me the dog the next month as a medical alert. He is really not a breeder. He look the dogs from a great breeder and train them. My name is Waleska Ayende Sánchez
I maybe over looking the link to find a breeder. Pls help & provide me with the link. I really need help to find a breeder for a golden for family ( just myself) companion. Your help would be helpful & deeply appreciated. Ty. 😊🙏💕💐💃 Catherine Panos
@@goldenhearts8822 I have read this article & I am thankful for your help. This is truly the best article/advice/guidelines that I have ever seen. I deeply appreciate your help. Ty again & stay safe!! 😊🙏💕💐💃 Catherine Panos
I wanted an American, light golden retriever till I met an English cream. My English golden will be turning two years old soon🤍 I didn't think there were any differences between the two because I worked with dog people who told me so, but owning an English golden and working with an American golden, theirs definitely differences between the two. What drew me to the English ones was the stalkier build. I did prefer the straight hair of the American golden but I like the block head English. Also, for some reason I've always liked white animals, my first ferret was white and my favorite character in a cartoon was a white wolf.
I’ve had both and both were awesome dogs. The white one was easily 2X hairy. Also 10-12 pounds heavier. Super loving,cuddly, gentle, and sweet. But the field bred red/dark golden was soooooo much smarter, more athletic, more energy, more trainable. I miss them both ALLL the time. But I’m pulling the trigger on a field bred, red golden. Both of mine died of cancer 👎👎👎
I also had both! And I agree with you, the same happened here for my goldens, the same behavior you described. I missed them a lot as well. The last one, my beautifull Sunny, died 7 months a go by cancer :(
I have/had 2 goldens. One American which lived for 10 years and passed due to cancer. I now have a 4 year old English Golden and I would generally agree with the differences.
I have more of the English cream type . Doug is about 2 years old . And he is about 100 lbs . He is huge , and thickkkkker than a snicker . Golden Retrievers are angels. They love people so much . And just want to be anything and everyone’s friends
The AKC is a later, American version of the original Kennel Club founded in London in 1873; hence the qualifying addition to the name. It is not the other way around, as mistakenly described in this video.
Watch this video next: Male vs. Female Golden Retrievers ua-cam.com/video/0poSYFeLhQA/v-deo.html
its a Scottish breed ya fuckin knob! yeah i'm Scots!
Hello. I've got the sweetest dark ted n golden underneath retriever n the absolute sweetest dog I've ever had the privalige to own.
She's been the easiest dog I've ever trained n she is quick to learn.
She loves everyone n every other type of animal.
Yes she's a sheddar n she has no enemies according to her.
I live in a one bedroom apt n she's perfectly happy here w me. She's loyal to me as to a fault.
She's kind n u mentioned dog food n cancer n I so agree. I won't feed her anything w animal byproducts nor any dyes. She's six this Oct n I plan on her living many more years w me. We walk about 4 am then around noonish n a bit later n she's caught on to this life quite well as long as she is w me.
Our friend whom she loves will stay out on her property w her for a week or two depending on her n she can't hardly wait to get home to me.
I have never met such an awesome creature.
I'm hooked n very much in love w my Sadie girl
tia mom n trainer
Why are you trying to promulgate a fiction? Golden Retrievers are a Scottish breed that have always been 'golden' coloured or shades from that: Kennel Club 2022 - "Any shade of gold or cream, neither red nor mahogany." The clue is in the name. The Kennel Club recognised the breed in 1920 as a 'Golden Retriever.' Additionally, it's never been an American breed. Please stop doing this.
Your fallacious video has now been reported to your American Kennel Club.
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I had a Golden Retriever nearly 35 years ago ... He was Irish bred with a deep golden almost ginger coloured coat, strong as an ox, webbed feet ... he could swim huge distances, and had the most beautiful loving personality. And it's true you see mostly pale cream retrievers in the UK nowadays. Personally I prefer the deep gold... I wish I had my boy back he was a treasure.
he sounds like a great dog!
Golden Retriever breed standards have indeed fallen.
Unscrupulous breeders focus more on show that good genetic diversity and healthy wholesome dogs.
I have never taken any if my dogs to shows. They have been my kids and not showpieces. No bragging rights required to love your dogs.
@@jaisekharnair6040 I agree with you, they are not the same dog anymore.
My penny is a ‘red golden’ they’re becoming a bit more popular. They don’t conform to kennel club standards because of the darker colour. But she’s compact and athletic. Way less shedding and obesity is much less of a problem. I think of red Golden’s as the sporty version of the golden retriever breed.
I lost mine 9 years ago miss him always will but I could have written the exact paragraph you just wrote that’s how wonderful the goldens are! Lovely to read you still hold such fond memories
We have had 3 goldens, all males that have brought so much love, joy and happiness to our family. We now have a 2 year old male who is super sweet, smart, loves to play all the time and loves to be by our side constantly. Loves to swim in our pool and then zooms all around the yard! Can’t imagine life without him ♥️
You can tell the difference by the accents - and one of them likes tea while the other prefers coffee. Pretty straightforward actually.
Love your comment 😊
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Best comment! lolz
one has a gorgeous color, the other has a stunning colour
@@margaretbarber4430 darn unnecessary "u"s
I have had 9 Goldens and each one of them was the absolute best! I have had 2 English creams and the rest were American ranging in color from light gold to dark red. They have been beautiful, soulful companions and each has owned a piece of my heart. I can't even imagine my life without a Golden.
husband: I have 9 golden+1 gold hair wife, they are best.....
Is it true that the English creams are more mild mannered?
@@jaycherno1141 It is really hard to answer that question. In my experience, temperament seems to depend more on personality. I had 2 Americans that were littermates and they were as different as night and day: one was sleek and more quiet, the other a bit pudgy and very vocal.
@@jaycherno1141I’m not sure if that’s true. I have a one year old “English cream” and she’s a maniac.
My family grew up breeding both American and English Golden Retrievers. Yes they were very different in body structure (weight, height, bone density), energy level, prey drive, and obviously bloodlines. They are both very smart, obedient, good with kids, friendly, and loving.
And yes the English were definitely more expensive as far as upfront cost because we had them imported from Poland, Romania, Australia, and so forth for the show quality bloodlines and extremely mellow temperament.
i ask questions , about the 2 types of golden , what is the best for you? American or English? , i have puppy 3 months old . male i am from Philippines. ALL FILIPINO,S LIKE DOGS AND MANY BREEDER HER. MOST COMMONLY COLOR CREAM , LIGHT YELLOW , DARK GOLDEN.
I've had both types.
English creams have won my heart. My boy is very calm & is also a Therapy dog.
We've had 6 Goldens over the years and are currently blessed with Ortley, a 4 yr old English Cream and Pumba, a 3 yr old "red" Golden - both rescues from Lancaster, PA puppy mill farms. Ortley is in Rally Obedience and Pumba Intermediate Agility. Doesn't get any better that this!
Please don't do agility with a Golden, their hips and elbows will get damaged. No other breed than the Golden Retriever is so extremely prone to develop hip and/or elbow dysplasia.
I got my cream from Lancaster from the Amish , it was FAR from a puppy mill , I just want to post this here so people know that alot of good breeders are in that area just do homework . And thank you do much for saving your furry babies God bless you 💓
Even a puppy mill Golden is the best pup pup . You can’t go wrong
I currently have 2 Goldens…an English Cream (3 years old) and an American/English Creme (1 year old). They are my 5th and 6th Goldens that I’ve had over the years. They are both sweet and intelligent, but my English boy is definitely more calm than my American/English boy. They sure keep me busy!
I love your videos. Keep them coming
I have an English Cream Golden Retriever 3 years old. He’s cream with golden ears and has some of that wavy coat. Pretty relaxed but gets very excited around children and other big dogs. . Love my Bailey.
I have a 10 month old English cream. She was loving and playful from day one. We got her From a reputable breeder and she was expensive but I can’t imagine life now without her. She was more than worth every penny. I constantly get remarks on what a beautiful dog she is. She is very submissive when first approached by either a person or another dog but, once she gets to knows they’re friendly, her puppy play comes out in full force. She is relatively calm for a puppy but she loves her walks. She is dozing on my feet right now as I write this.
She sounds amazing!
My English cream is 1 and 7 months old. Got her from a breeder which is a loving family. She changed are life. I'm retired now so we spend alot of time together her name is Freya. Love her to death. Thank you Jesus!
definitely playful,my dog was very naughty growing up but as he grew older he got alot calmer and VERY lazy
What's a English cream I'm confused
@Gaming With saige It's a creme or white colored golden retriver.
I'm getting an English golden soon! So excited and thank you for this informative video! Many people mistake English goldens as "bad quality" or byb but they're honestly just a different type of golden just like there are different types of GSDs and other dogs!
Enjoy your new Golden Kacie! They’re the best!
I would argue that English Goldens are excellent choices for companions. England has traditionally been pretty careful about breeding verses some North American breeders that are only in it for the profit. Cancer is less likely in a English golden for a reason. In England they have banned televising dog shows-arguing they are counter productive to the health of dogs. Far cry from the American ideology of profit. Just some empirical evidence for you...The cancer rate for these animals ranges from almost 40% for English Goldies and a staggering 60% for American Goldies.. According to recent studies, English Creams are healthier and live longer than their American cousins - but it has nothing to do with the color of the dog - it is all about genetics. The long time popularity of Golden Retrievers in the US led to many dogs being bred in puppy mills. They are of superior quality- the naysayers are undereducated. Congratulations!!!!! You will love your English Golden and it will certainly love you!!!!
I have a golden and he is half American and half English Cream ... His name is Jasper and he is my baby. His breeder is amazing and socialize him and handled him a lot. She also started training with him before I even got him. She is great and donated him to me to be a service dog since I have MS... Normally she charges anywhere from 1500 to 2500 for her pups.
Jasper sounds amazing!
I had a female American/English mix. She was BIG, smart and so loving.
Not much of a “retriever” but she loved dogs and people.
How wonderful to have one of these great dogs as your support.
If you don't mind me asking, who is the breeder?
Would you mind sharing your breeder? We lost our GR in July and are ready for another fur baby. Thank you so much.
1500 to 2500 $?£?€?
We have creme colored Golden.
He looked like a little Icebear as a puppy.
I did many research to find the right breader before we have chosen our new fluffy family member.
Now he is almoust eleven years old and still a sunshine for everybody around him.
He loves people and whats better than that is... more people.
His second hobby is relaxing. From the beginning as a puppy he is a big fan of the energy saving mode (lazy sounds so rude).^^
Paul is a healthy guy without any problems so far.
I'm so happy to hear that! Paul sounds great
I have been blessed with 5 goldens over my lifetime in every color and size. My grandmother called them God’s perfect creatures and I think she nailed it. They were all perfect in their own way. Their only flaw is that they don’t live forever.
Perfectly said. Goldens are angels on earth.❤
Update- lucky mom of number 6 who is interestingly 1/2 ECGR and 1/2 American. Perfect just the same.
My favorite thing about a Golden: The face! How could anyone not fall in love with a face like that.
I had an English Golden Retriever- best dog ever. Beautiful, incredibly intelligent, extremely devoted and friendly, and a superb watch/guard dog. Purchase from a reputable breeder.
I love how he greets me no matter if it’s 15 mins or an hour… such a happy critter
Thank you for all of your videos.
I have a 2 year old AKC Golden Golden retriever and he is as gold as it gets. His name is Maverick and he's been such an amazing dog for our family of 3 kids. The best loving dog anyone could ever ask for!! He loves to ride in the back of the truck bed. Loves go play fetch, loves go just be around people. When I take him to the doggy park, he doesn't want to play with other dogs, he wants to just go to the people and have them take turns petting him. I love this dog!!
I like how your videos don’t seem phony. Seems just like legit content
I have had both. What you have said has been my experience. The major difference to me is the build. The Americans are taller, more athletic, faster, and higher energy. These are traits I prefer as they are just more fun. Like you said, it comes down to the traits for which you are looking. Both are great.
From what I've seen Americans aren't any taller, they're just slimmer and more athletic, and usually have a darker coat.
The English goldens are heavier set and much, much calmer than Americans.
I prefer the American type as its closer to the working type.
We have two English Creams-from England. We love them. They are very happy and loving dogs.
Yay!!
I'm a Golden Retriever owner and breeder from Europe and I would like to add a few comments.
1st of all, Golden Retriever's origin is Scotland, not England (England is just part of United Kingdom, referring to UK correctly is to use British).
2nd, Golden Retrievers in UK are actually more golden in colour than in the rest of Europe. It's incorrect to say - English cream goldens. If you compare these Golden Retriever types - use American type or European type.
Also, every breed (not only Golden Retrievers) has its breed standard, but they still have some differences between the lines.
3rd, Please do not refer to European Golden Retrievers as they are mainly just cream versions! We do have a lot of breeders who breed cream goldens, but we also have a lot of dark gold colour breeders as well. Depends on the breeding line.
4th, Looking at Westminster and Cruft's Winners in this video - take lighting into consideration! In Cruft's photo there is over lighting (also photographer, camera gear, and after editing), so it makes look dog lighter than it actually is. Please take a look at this year's (2022) Cruft's Winner and you will see the dark golden dog.
P.S. Why there are Central Asian Shepherd Dog (a.k.a. Alabai) in this video 1:15?
The video says golden retrievers originated from Scotland. It was clarified within the first minute 0:37.
These dog listicle videos are usually ridiculous, the breed standards between many, many breeds aren't at all that different between continents.
I’ve had both. My beautiful golden passed away a few days ago. He was 13. No cancer. Never seen a coat on a golden like this, it was Gorgeous. Normally they get grey on the face but he barely did. My 8 year old English Cream has not had a single health issue while our golden did have lots of hot spots and ear issues. Regulate Their eating and do not feed them people food often unless healthy or they will get fat quick. Make sure you feed them quality food. Also my English looks the same as he did 6 years ago. His face makes me melt and they do sad eyes much better than Goldens
Important note: my English is very vocal and does that talking dog thing. He makes groaning noises and will start talking if you don’t pet him. My golden would just do the nudging and only barks for people outside.
What food brand do you feed your golden? There’s so many mixed opinions everywhere online about what brand is good v. bad!
My golden never barks ever only once & she is 2 but she does the groaning talking all the time. Might I ask what do you recommend feeding wise? My golden is picky & I have been feeding her PetSmart brand authority food with lamb. She has had some skin issues as well I just want the best for her & am willing to go the extra mile & spend the extra dollar to make sure her life is great. Any advice would be amazing as I have heard mixed reviews & am not a millionaire lol. Much thanks!
I love how the English goldens talk and make cute grunts when they are excited. Mine is 7mo old, I already can’t imagine life without him. He is already a very chill and easy going going guy compared to my moms poodle and American golden lol I live in CO
@@laurengarza378 I feed both my cats and my English golden FROMM. It’s a great food that I’ve always fed my golden. My cats I didn’t initially feed them the FROMM and noticed a large difference in their appearance and coat health when I switched them. They make a food type for both animals. I can only find it at the smaller, independent pet stores in the US no franchises and I’ve lived in a few different states.
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I rescued her from a beautiful shelter in the Colombian mountains just outside Bogota. She was rescued by my niece from a building site in the city, my niece runs the shelter, it is her vocation. Honey was just four when Maria Camila's shelter rescued her, she is now eight after happy four years with me throughout the Pandemic and before. She is cream, I don't know how her reles got across the Atlantic, but whether British or American, Golden Retrievers are adorable, intelligent, loving and, for me, the best breed I have ever had. Thanks for the video.
Yeah, they're all the best!
I think the variation in colour isn't dependent on which continent they come from. My Golden Retriever had a deep golden colour , we live in Central Europe. My only advice is that that they prefer cool climates, our dog didn't like summer too much, but liked charging around in the snow.
I already gave our brand new 8 week puppies following the sit command!
They are smart!!
I have an English Cream Retriever; my first Retriever ever. She’s loving, a bit of a rascal and I can tell that she loves pleasing me (her human). I didn’t realize how much they love to dig and eat or chew whatever is in front of them. She’s not as busy with that anymore, but, I understand that she won’t totally calm down until about her 3rd birthday. I have about a year and a half to go!
One of the sweetest and most loyal dog breeds I have ever met.
A red female golden, literally born in a barn and lucky to survive, was my first. Smart, smart. Of course she learned all common tricks, but natually knew how to protect me on my isolated mountain. She died at 12.5 of kidney failure. A 6 yr. old English Golden retired puppy maker costing $900 is my second. Again smart and obedient. She only knew living in a small fenced in area but quickly adapted to forest openness.
My greatest surprise was her second day on the mountain when a deer appeared and she gave chase! I yelled "back"! She stopped in her tracks never to give chase again. Apparently earlier training stuck. To the point, Goldens are calm, kind, smart dogs but early experiences will mold them individually.
I’m picking up my irish creme this Saturday! SIX our drive to and fro, but SO worth it! I have PTSD, GAD and a bad leg so I’ll be looking to train him therapeutically! This is seriously my dream dog and I’m so pumped! I’ve had one golden, a boxer and a GSD! All great dogs but I’m just extra excited about this one!
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You are always balanced and kind.
They are both beautiful and very nice dogs 🐕
Blown away with this video. Amazing work. Kudos
We have a male American Golden and we also have a female English Cream Golden. We’ve owned 4 other female American Goldens in the past. Both types of Goldens have the same basic personalities and behavior that we all associate with the breed: friendly, gentle, playful, soft mouths, easy to train, loving and very loyal to name a few. The English Golden we have is definitely smaller than the other Goldens we’ve owned. Our English Golden is also lower energy and is down right lazy at times. Don’t get me wrong, she’s athletic and loves long walks, but she definitely likes to be a lazy couch potato. She also has a courser, thicker coat than the American Goldens we’ve owned. The differences are SO minor however. Either type of Golden is a joy to be around!
thank you for sharing!
I've had both an American and a British. They were and are males, and right now, I have a British Cream. For me, I don't see much difference in their personality's. The only thing I can say about them is I love them very much. I lost my American a short time ago to lymphoma cancer. He was only 10 years old. I hope I can keep my British Cream Golden Retriever a lot longer. After having even one Golden Retriever, there will be a Golden Retriever in my home for as long as I am alive and able to take care of them. They are the best dogs I have ever had...
LOVED this!
I have always loved Goldens. My neighbors had an amazing male named Ruben that I adored. Now my daughter has a 6 month old Golden GSD cross and she is the sweetest baby! She is so funny too. Of course she has lots of energy after all she's a puppy. And I have always known that digs respond differently to different people. But I just got home last night from puppy sitting for her. She hugs like a human and almost throws herself into your arms when you are sitting on the couch so she is laying in them like a baby then she looks up at you with so much sweetness and love! And her snuggles! Oh my! They are fantastic! But we have always thought it was funny how MY dog acts like she forgets I'm around and then when she sees me it's like I have been gone for a long time and she gets soooo happy! Well, when my daughter got home last night her girl had been getting a little restless (like a small child sometimes does wanting their mommy) She was gone Iverson night and it was around 5. I told her she would be home soon. She was doing her snuggly baby thing in my arms and all of a sudden she just froze. Then slowly turned her head toward the door and stared at it waiting. About 5 minutes later The key went in the lock and she went to the door. When that door opened she stood on her back legs (didn't look like she jumped on her) and hugged my daughter like a human and whined into her shoulder. My daughter told her she loved her and had missed her too and her tail started wiping things off the end table lol She is being trained to be an emotional support/ therapy animal so she can be certified to go into hospitals, classrooms, nursing homes etc and visit and just love on people. She is a very food girl. Both breeds that are in her are known for being smart. And are often used for service dogs. She is also a BEAUTIFUL GIRL! She has mid length fur that is golden with kind of a tortoise shell look. ( she looks a lot like my GSD/ Pitbull cross girl who is a gold and black brindle. Only with longer fur and they're built differently). Dogs come in so many shapes, sizes, colors, and breeds with so many variations among them. There is the breed standard when dealing with pure bred dogs but we still must take into account that when it comes to temperament/personality some comes from their genetics but a LOT comes from their environment, and how they are treated and trained. I have seen AMAZING dogs in just about every breed and I have sadly seen dogs that because of their breed one would expect they would be great but they for one reason or another (all human caused) they were awful. PCA I have worked extensively with dig rescues over the last 20 years. My husband and I made a commitment to only adopt animals in need. PLEASE if looking at a pure bred ANYTHING do your homework! Look into the breed and the breeder themselves. Make sure that the breed will fit well with your lifestyle. Make sure that the breeder is legit. ( Are they registered with their local breed clubs, AKC, etc does the adoption include the papers to register your new family member? If not why not? Is the dog bred for show? Sport (hunting), etc ( each breed has their own subsections) are the parents on site? Do they have health records for the parents? ( hip issues for example are a big issue with the larger breed dogs) have the pups been checked for the issues that often affect their breed? Have they had any shots? If you can it's good to see where they have been living. ( is it clean and puppy proof?) Do they have a return policy? (Many but not all legit breeders will say that if you are unable to keep them that they will take then back and remove them) Often times those that you see in parking lots selling puppies are NOT legit breeders. They either are just people who have a litter of puppies, they may be "back yard breeders" or people that have a "pure bred" dog that decided to breed them with another "pure bred" dog. The parents of these puppies may or may not have papers but the puppies can not be registered. And then there are the ones that break my heart. The puppy mills these people are JUST in it for the money and their dogs are often not taken care of well and in many cases are abused or neglected. You see pictures online or on TV of crates stacked on top of each there filled with puppies and dogs. The top crates draining down onto the lower ones. The animals often times are not healthy, socialized, or maybe even the breeds claimed! I actually adopted 2 pups that had been rescued from a puppy mill about 7 years ago. We were told they were pure bred lab sisters and 6 months old. OK they looked like this could be true. First thing I dis was take the. To MY vet. He checked them over and didn't say anything to indicate he thought anything different. Well, it's been just over 7 years since we adopted them and they are both about 12 inches tall! That is NOT anywhere close to the breed standard for female labs of 21.5 inches. It also has taken this long for them to not be terrified of people. We have worked with them and while they are both doing well they are both very fearful. Normally even the most abused puppies raised with love like these guys have been and exposed to new and safe things are going to act as if they were never hurt or scared. I can't even imagine what went I to the soup in the first 6 MO to make these girls the way they are. I also have experience with a couple different breeders that weren't the best. When I was 16 I adopted(OK nought but I hate that term when talking about a living being that will be part of the family) a puppy from a breeder that at the time seemed "just ok but not great" when asked questions about the puppies, breed etc they didn't know as much as I thought they should. Well, my puppy came to my home with parvo! She spent the 1st month I had her in the vet hospital! As a teen I disbt have a lot of experience and nobody was going to take me seriously. I also couldn't sue the breeder because I was a minor! My mom was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer right after I got my girl back. SO my parents weren't in any position either. The other was a situation where the breeder said it was an "oops litter". The story was that while out if town for their son's wedding the dogs got together and her father was also her uncle. They didn't want to register the litter with AKC so they were just fixing then away. My blessing! They had been breeding for 30 years and their experience and knowledge was great! She was an amazing dog and a wonderful part of our family for her 9 years until she suddenly lost the ability to use het bsck legs, or control her urine ( while on my bed!) She didn't regain it and we had to put her to sleep. I still miss her. BUT we learned shortly fter we got her that our daughter's teacher had also gotten a dog from them a couple years earlier. Very similar story. Line breeding ( or breeding related dogs) is done on occasion when trying to bring out a desired trait like in personality or appearance. as it turned out MY dog was WAY more then line bred. From what we could figure out her father was her Father, uncle AND GRANDFATHER! We don't know how much more inter breeding happened. While she was truly beautiful and an amazing family dog. She had a LOT of health issues and her fur was too short ( she was an Irish setter and if she was bred from sporting then her fur was sbred to be shorter so it wouldn't get in the way caught or tangled while hunting. But if she was bred from show then it should be longer and sleeker. ( we didn't care about that we just loved her) but the normal life expectancy of 12-15 yrs was much shorter for both she (9 yrs) and her sister the teacher's dog (10 yrs). So while this has gotten long I hope it has given you some important information. I have seen FAR too many dogs of all breeds that their families decided not to keep then for what ever reason. I will never forget the woman looking to "rehome" the MASTIVE she purchased FROM A BREEDER. Why? Because he got TOO BIG! UMMMM didn't they know going into it that a MASTIVE was going to be MASSIVE? We are talking about living, feeling, beings here! They deserve to be treated as a member of the family and if you can not make a LIFETIME commitment to them then get a goldfish!
Her sweetness and how much she loves meeting people at the dog park.
I had a golden. He lived to be 16 yrs. It was total blessing. My daughter doesn’t remember not having him. He was red. His 3x grandfather was a Chesapeake bay retriever. his name was copper. His parents were named honey and rusty. He and all no’s siblings took after his dad, he was red. I can’t imagine a better dog. He was not neutered and never had cancer. He was an amazing dog‼️ I can’t express in words how wonderful he was and what a family member he was.
I now have a 6 month old english cream golden. Very intelligent and full of energy
I have one of each. I love them both dearly.
I had an American Golden. Your right about the high energy! He was a deep color basically red! Very beautiful coat. People would always want to meet my Maxx. He was a great dog, with such a loving personality, and I miss him very much 😢
2 ECGR's , love them so much!
This the best video online about this. Thanks for sharing!!!
thank you!!
This is actually really funny to me. My mom and I both have goldens from the same litter, and mine got the DNA from his grandpa making him an English Cream, and my mom's is a very American golden. The personality characteristics are so accurate! My dog is so laid back(for only being 9 months) and hers has so much energy! Though my dog is taller (they're still growing boys), he has a totally different body shape. Much stockier, whereas my mom's is very lanky like a deer.
I got a 18 month old English Cream Golden, very light almost pure white with a little gold coloring in is ears and the top of his back. He tipping the scale sat about 90 pounds but thick chested and very lean with a Big Box shaped head. He also the most loving and gentle dog I've owned. Happy just sharing the couch or bed with us.
I just lost my Golden Retriever "American" a month ago he was one of the best dogs I ever had. He was the most loving dog I ever had. And I will get another one in the near future. I don't care if it is an American or English as long as it's a Golden Retriever!
I have a Gollie, looks like a Golden Retriever other than the colour, has the traits of both breeds which is hilarious.
Very intelligent, happy and an absolute pleasure to train.
He is jet black with a golden hue, white chest and socks.
I have an American Field-bred Golden. He is a dark red golden, has shorter feathers, sheds considerably less than my previous show-bred, and has so much energy.
My aunt own an English cream and she was much calmer than her friends America. English cream also have what looks like a chubbier more puppy face. Everyone has different preferences but for me personally I like the English cream much more specifically for the colour.
Good video!
I love your Golden's name "Oliver"...I had two different Dalmatians (at different times), both named "Oliver".
It's a really good name for a dog.
Also, both of our Golden's were the American Golden's...Both were rescue dogs.
Our current Golden is a mix...half Golden, half Chow Chow...but she "Bear" is so sweet and a beloved family member.
I just have a strong fondness for the Dalmatian breed and personality.
But, for a wonderful family dog, you can't beat the Golden Retrievers!
Our last Golden Retriever (Abbey) was always bringing us stuff she found.
Shortly after we had adopted her, she found and brought my husband a dollar bill.
We both laughed and said
"Oh, she's a keeper"!
A few years later, she was standing at the back door, in the evening after being sent out to pee.
In the dark, I could see that she had something in her mouth.
We were very delighted when we discovered that it was my husbands wallet (which had fallen out of a hole in his back pocket).
He hadn't realized that it was even missing, till she found it and brought it to us!
Golden's are wonderful, you just need to constantly keep them brushed!
They have such wonderful personalities, they are a joy!
I got a Golden Retriever puppy 2 weeks ago that had a English Cream father and an American Golden Ret. mother. "Jake" my new puppy so far at now 9 weeks old seems to be more calm than super energetic which I am great with, as I didn't want a super active dag anyway. I enjoyed your video.
Have so much fun raising Jake!
I have an English cream girl. She just turned 2. I'd say she is pretty calm around the house, but always up for an adventure. Loves swimming and running around. She's the ideal family dog.
On appearance: American Goldens seem to have this gorgeous flowy long coat, while an English is a bit of a mess often. That hair seems to grow in all directions. After brushing she looks tidy for 2 minutes.
We have a very typical “American” Golden. The best way I can describe Baby is goofy as can be. Extremely friendly, always down for an adventure. Loves food, people, and dogs in that order. We live in NYC he brings a smile to everyone’s face. He stops by our local playground during every walk and goes down the tallest slide never less than 2 times. We love him so much.
Brit here, living in Sweden.
When we moved here with Amber, our golden, we noted how dark she was in comparison with the Scandinavian dogs which were more cream in colour.
She was a little darker than your British show champion example but not as dark as the American one called Daniel.
In Britain we were told that both cream and the Fox Red golden retrievers were new fashions and did not meet the breed standards, dark cream OK but not pale cream.
I agree about the slope of the back though. I have always understood 'good' retrievers and labradors to have a straight back with their tail in line when they naturally hold it straight.
German shepherds etc. to have the powerful shoulders and slope down to hips.
I have a 2 year old American Golden/black German Shepherd mix. He is literally a 110lb black golden retriever. Their personalitys are absolutely endearing, my favorite dog I've ever raised.
This was great and so informative!
Thanks Leo!!
An English Golden likes Tea while an American prefers Coffee
I have one of each (english & golden ) both females they are both amazing dogs and bring so much love to our family!
My first Golden was a light ginger golden beautiful, beautiful color…hence, her name was Ginger! My second was a taller, lanky redhead who was a whirling dervish! Both were affectionate, but Molly, my redhead, was stubborn as the devil. Ginger learned so quickly, always compliant and obedient! Molly not so much!
I love the dark Golden Retrievers. I grew up with one and now own a tall crazy dark American Golden Retriever. Always being asked if a dark Golden is a Golden too. 🤷♀️
All Goldens are the best!
i rescued an English cream golden he doesnt bark and is very mellow loving and perfect we adore him
I noticed that the English Cream makes a better service dog while American Goldens are usually too high-strung for the job.
OMG citations! You get 100 points for providing sources!
Haha sources are scattered across the channel!
Interesting! I prefer the reddish gold color, myself. I also love the stout, block head look too
Thank you so much for this information
They are full of love
I’ve never been a dog owner but lived on a farm with dogs before but I think my first dog would be a Golden Retriever, A Lab, or even a mix for a starter for me. I’ve heard great things of this breed 👍👍
I have a field(reddish) golden who is 8 and an 11 month old male “English cream” golden who is actually half Ukrainian. I got him locally from a small breeder who had traveled to Ukraine three years ago. He bought a male English cream/Ukrainian pup. My pup was from the first litter. He is shorter but stockier. He is smart, playful and so gentle. I think about that Ukrainian breeder and his wonderful dogs and hope they are safe.
Since 1982 we had five American Golden Retrievers before we got our first English Cream in 2018. We have loved them each of of them equally and all of our dogs have been well tempered and great companions, That said, we purchased our English Cream from a professional breeder who took great care in the breeding process. Our English Cream is slightly smaller and stockier than our American Goldens were as you would expect.
I brought a Golden Retriever pup (10 weeks) home last week; I can't believe how intelligent this breed is! Mine is the English version.
Don't forget there is also the Canadian Golden Retriever where the most marked difference is that they shed very little for a long hair breed. My English Cream sheds a whole puppy every few days, whereas my Canadian GR takes a month to shed a similar amount. His coat is noticeably thinner and lays closer to the body, he is taller and leaner but has all the great crazy traits that make all Goldens so special!
i am Canadian, we currently own our 4th and fifth Goldens. All are bred in Canada from very reputible breeders. Have never heard the term "Canadian " Golden. ????? Oh, and yeah, they all shed, alot
We have 2 goldens. The male (Buddy) is a cream color and very laid back. The female (Molly) is a redhead and is very very active. Their coats differ dramatically. Buddy has long mostly straight hair while Molly's hair is beyond curly. They both go to the groomers fairly often and we also groom them at home - if only to try to keep ahead of the shedding. Buddy is very easy to groom and Molly is next to impossible to make her look like a comb/brush/de-shedder has ever been near her coat. I swear combing her only spring loads her hair. You can comb her out, turn your back, and when she rushes by you will see her hair is wild and free. We are thinking of re-naming her to Phyllis, as in Phillis Diller.
The darker goldens usually come from field lines.
I have an English Golden mixed with an American golden. He is very calm but loves to play with his sibling. Absolutely love my pup. 💕
cute!
We rescue Goldens. Best way to give these amazing dogs a loving home. 🥰💖🐾💯🇺🇸
I am in England and have an English Cream Goldie - can confirm that they are very calm indeed (oh and they do come from England!)
I’ve had a deep red field dog, a true American golden, a flat coated black retriever, and just yesterday I placed a deposit on my next pup that is an English cream or as we call them locally a “blonde”. You can’t go wrong with a retriever unless your neglectful and your dog isn’t part of your life. They need to be with you as much as possible.
They are both beautiful soft animals
Our little guy will be 3 months old in a few days. He’s European, his grandparents were each show champions from France, Ukraine, Russia, and Italy. We’ve had and loved rescues ( 2 lab/chow mix littermates, a golden retriever mix, a labradoodle) plus a crazy Pomeranian. When it was time for another dog, we couldn’t decide (dogs are just so awesome). But because our last dog suffered so many strange and heartbreaking health problems, I studied the research and advances for dogs in the ‘large’ breeds since we love big dogs. Turns out the breeders of European Goldens, on both sides of the ocean have worked to minimize cancer, certain skin diseases, hip dysplasia, etc. They require excellent DNA and other scores in their breeding programs. All that allows a puppy buyer to verify a litter’s health for certain issues, which gave me great comfort. I’ve always advocated and practiced rescuing of dogs and cats, but this will be our last dog (my husband is 76 years old). Therefore we felt justified buying a puppy based on potential good health. I just die when my dogs are seriously sick all the time. We love them all , healthy or not. But I was adamant about giving our last dog a better chance at a pain-free life.
I have a English Goldie. He is my pride and joy. He is the largest I have encountered. Very calm, yet very stubborn. Doesn’t like loud noises, or fireworks. Loves the car and water. He is not cream but light red. He is no trouble except the hair that ends up all over. But we just vacuum it up and realize it will be a job you will have to do tomorrow.
I have a crazy, super high energy, smart and funny, analytical and silly 1-year-old field dark Golden. He is on the smaller size, has medium wavy back hair and longer hair on his back legs and neck.
I bought him from people I would never buy normally, but during the phone call the seller said "This pup had a birth trauma", the "trauma" left him with the half of the tail.
To make a long story short, I was afraid this pup will be killed if nobody will buy him. So now I have a spoiled rotten, half tailed, not even sure he is pure breed GR, and don't tell me that any other Golden from the dog shows looks better.
Unfortunately, he still tries to make my elderly Newfoundland play with him (rough play at that). My sweet "bear" doesn't like it.
Sounds like you’re giving him a good home! 💛
I have the best of both. My female golden's dad is a beautiful English cream and her mom is the American red. Best dog I ever had!!
14.5 yr old golden had to be put down in 2020. Got an English Cream, light colored female in May 2020. 18 months later diagnosed with bone cancer….had to put her down in Nov 2021. Our newest addition is an all white female we got in late Nov 2021. As complete a golden in all quirks of life that you can imagine. Loves, Loves, Loves the water and swims everyday during spring and summer and this winter has taken to XC Skiing.
We have had 2 American golden girls. Our current girl Baylee, is an English cream golden. Baylee at 7 years is very high energy and needs to run daily. She tells us when its time! Our previous American girls were content to lay around and sleep most of the day. We absolutely love the breed and can't image life without our companion.
Can we agree they both are adorable breeds of dogs. CUTE!!!!!
We’ve had three Goldens each one of them a treasure
Our current one came from a very red mother and a lighter red father
She is blond so it’s interesting how she came out
Best natured, most loving companions
Love love love
Great Video! I really took notice of my favorite of the great qualities in golden's. Have had 3 American GR over the years- Lucky, Chance, Lucy (and 7 chihuahuas & horses too, lol). Lucky & Chance (Show breeder - Cloverdale bloodline) had for almost 13 years. Lucy came from small local breeder. Was nice place, very low price, had several litters, but I was questionable if were a puppy mill type breeder. I fell in love with Lucy and brought her home. Sadly she suddenly passed away in 2019 at the age of 8. Since then moved from the country to the suburbs and it doesn't feel like home without my GR's. All that being said, thought you mentioned in video a link to be posted about Breeders . I am looking for an English (preferred) or American with a very light/creme color as was my 1st golden lucky. Our dogs are not for sport or show, just part of our family. Miss our GR's and doesn't feel like home without one. I am in upstate, NY. Thanks
Hi. I bought my English cream Golden from a breeder in Florida. If you need info, ask me for a frien request I. Facebook and I will more than happy to give you it. I am from Puerto Rico and He delivers me the dog the next month as a medical alert. He is really not a breeder. He look the dogs from a great breeder and train them. My name is Waleska Ayende Sánchez
My favorite thing about golden retrievers is that they’re so sweet
I had an American GR before but now im adored by the English GR cream color..
Interesting channel! I subbed
I maybe over looking the link to find a breeder. Pls help & provide me with the link. I really need help to find a breeder for a golden for family ( just myself) companion. Your help would be helpful & deeply appreciated. Ty.
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Catherine Panos
Here’s the link: goldenhearts.co/how-to-find-golden-retriever-breeder/
@@goldenhearts8822 I have read this article & I am thankful for your help. This is truly the best article/advice/guidelines that I have ever seen. I deeply appreciate your help. Ty again & stay safe!! 😊🙏💕💐💃
Catherine Panos
I wanted an American, light golden retriever till I met an English cream. My English golden will be turning two years old soon🤍 I didn't think there were any differences between the two because I worked with dog people who told me so, but owning an English golden and working with an American golden, theirs definitely differences between the two. What drew me to the English ones was the stalkier build. I did prefer the straight hair of the American golden but I like the block head English. Also, for some reason I've always liked white animals, my first ferret was white and my favorite character in a cartoon was a white wolf.
I’ve had both and both were awesome dogs. The white one was easily 2X hairy. Also 10-12 pounds heavier. Super loving,cuddly, gentle, and sweet. But the field bred red/dark golden was soooooo much smarter, more athletic, more energy, more trainable. I miss them both ALLL the time. But I’m pulling the trigger on a field bred, red golden. Both of mine died of cancer 👎👎👎
thanks for sharing! I'm sorry to hear about the cancer ☹
I'm so sorry-hugs
I also had both! And I agree with you, the same happened here for my goldens, the same behavior you described. I missed them a lot as well. The last one, my beautifull Sunny, died 7 months a go by cancer :(
I have/had 2 goldens. One American which lived for 10 years and passed due to cancer. I now have a 4 year old English Golden and I would generally agree with the differences.
my faveourite thing is the cuteness
I have more of the English cream type . Doug is about 2 years old . And he is about 100 lbs . He is huge , and thickkkkker than a snicker . Golden Retrievers are angels. They love people so much . And just want to be anything and everyone’s friends
Whatever Golden you are talking about, they are the best dogs and that's the end of the debate as far as I'm concerned!
Yes!
I value all as Golden Retrievers; one is not more superior. Grand.
Agreed!
The AKC is a later, American version of the original Kennel Club founded in London in 1873; hence the qualifying addition to the name. It is not the other way around, as mistakenly described in this video.