golden retriever
noun
: any of a breed of medium-sized retrievers having a flat moderately long golden coat
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Woods explained that the dogs, Labrador and golden retrievers, were chosen because they're bred to be helpers and to do specific tasks.
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Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 14 Dec. 2025
The combination of a golden retriever’s affectionate nature with the husky’s striking coloration makes this mix particularly eye-catching to dog lovers who enjoy seeing how different breeds blend together.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Alex noted that Bubba is also known as George, the family’s beloved golden retriever.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
Gordon said the nearly 13-year-old golden retriever seemed to recognize the outpouring of affection.
—Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2025
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Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 14 Dec. 2025
The combination of a golden retriever’s affectionate nature with the husky’s striking coloration makes this mix particularly eye-catching to dog lovers who enjoy seeing how different breeds blend together.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Alex noted that Bubba is also known as George, the family’s beloved golden retriever.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
Gordon said the nearly 13-year-old golden retriever seemed to recognize the outpouring of affection.
—Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2025
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“Golden retriever.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golden%20retriever. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.
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