Welcome to r/goldenretrievers!
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**History and Basic Info** 
 
The Golden Retriever is a medium sized dog which was historically used to retrieve animals for hunting parties. Their name was instilled by their love of water and ability to retrieve animals undamaged.

Golden Retrievers have a dense inner coat providing them with warmth and a way to repel water off their body. They are intelligent, and playful thus making them the 5th most popular dog in the United States and 8th in the UK. [Source](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Retriever) 

SUBREDDIT RULES

We are pretty easy going here. All we ask is that you do not advertise products or services to anyone, which includes links to third party websites, etc. Failure to comply may result in a ban. 

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**Important Links**  

[American Kennel Club](http://www.akc.org/breeds/golden_retriever/)

[Golden Retriever Club of America](http://www.grca.org/)

[Adopt a Golden Retriever](http://www.petfinder.com/dog-breeds/Golden-Retriever)

[Dog Training Videos](http://dogmantics.com/free-video-list/)

[Developmental Stages and Socialization](http://www.diamondsintheruff.com/DevelopmentalStages.html)

**Related Subreddits**

[Dog Training](http://www.reddit.com/r/dogtraining)

[Puppy 101](http://www.reddit.com/r/puppy101)


<div class="md">Welcome to <a href="/r/goldenretrievers">r/goldenretrievers</a>!

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History and Basic Info 

The Golden Retriever is a medium sized dog which was historically used to retrieve animals for hunting parties. Their name was instilled by their love of water and ability to retrieve animals undamaged.

Golden Retrievers have a dense inner coat providing them with warmth and a way to repel water off their body. They are intelligent, and playful thus making them the 5th most popular dog in the United States and 8th in the UK. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Retriever">Source</a> 

SUBREDDIT RULES

We are pretty easy going here. All we ask is that you do not advertise products or services to anyone, which includes links to third party websites, etc. Failure to comply may result in a ban. 

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Important Links 

<a href="http://www.akc.org/breeds/golden_retriever/">American Kennel Club</a>

<a href="http://www.grca.org/">Golden Retriever Club of America</a>

<a href="http://www.petfinder.com/dog-breeds/Golden-Retriever">Adopt a Golden Retriever</a>

<a href="http://dogmantics.com/free-video-list/">Dog Training Videos</a>

<a href="http://www.diamondsintheruff.com/DevelopmentalStages.html">Developmental Stages and Socialization</a>

Related Subreddits

<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/dogtraining">Dog Training</a>

<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/puppy101">Puppy 101</a>
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A heartwarming subreddit celebrating the lovable and loyal breed through captivating photos and heartwarming stories. Join the community for endless adorable moments and engaging discussions.

<div class="md">A heartwarming subreddit celebrating the lovable and loyal breed through captivating photos and heartwarming stories. Join the community for endless adorable moments and engaging discussions.
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Hoagie’s first swim