The most complete records of the development of the Golden Retriever are included in the record books that were kept from 1835 until about 1890 by the gamekeepers at the Guisachan (pronounced Gooeesicun) estate of Lord Tweedmouth at Inverness-Shire, Scotland.

These records were released to public notice in Country Life in 1952, when Lord Tweedmouth's great-nephew, the sixth Earl of Ilchester, historian and sportsman, published material that had been left by his ancestor. They provided factual confirmation to the stories that had been handed down through generations.

Goldens are outgoing, trustworthy, and eager-to-please family dogs, and relatively easy to train. They take a joyous and playful approach to life and maintain this puppyish behavior into adulthood. These energetic, powerful gundogs enjoy outdoor play. For a breed built to retrieve waterfowl for hours on end, swimming and fetching are natural pastimes.

The breed is a popular entrant in dog shows for purebred dogs. The Golden Retriever is famous as a service dog for the disabled, as a guide dog for the blind, and a hearing dog for the deaf. In addition, they are trained to be hunting dogs, detection dogs, and participants in search and rescue. The friendly and gentle behavior of this breed means that it is not a professional watchdog, but its appearance has made it the third most popular family dog (by registration) in the United States. , the fifth most popular. in Brazil and Australia, and the eight most popular in the UK. Golden Retrievers rarely eat, but they do need a lot of exercise (two or more hours a day). The breed loves to play but can also be trained.

Temperament

The use of the Golden Retriever is a well-known characteristic of this breed, it is described in the standard as "gentle, friendly and brave". Golden Retrievers make good family pets, especially since they are patient with children. They are not "loner dogs" and are usually friendly with strangers and those who know them well. Their confidence and gentleness make them the perfect watchers. Any form of unreasonable aggression or hostility towards people, dogs, or other animals, whether in the show ring or the community, is considered a misdemeanor. - is not accepted in the Golden Retriever and is not consistent with the character of the group, or the Golden Retriever should not be. extreme shyness or fear. The typical Golden Retriever is calm, intelligent, and carefree, with an exceptional appetite for action.

Golden Retrievers are also noted for their intelligence. The breed ranks fourth in Stanley Coren's The Intelligence of Dogs – following the Border Collie, Poodle, and German Shepherd – as one of the brightest dogs ranked by obedience command trainability.

 Golden Retrievers are often found to be passionate and loving animals with a special kind of patience that the dog needs to learn to stay calm for hours in secret hunting. Golden Elders love to work and have a great ability to focus on a given task. They will work until they fail, so you must be careful not to overwork them.

Other qualities tied to their hunting heritage are the right size for getting in and out of the boat and their undying love for the water. Golden Retrievers are exceptionally trainable - because of their intelligence, playfulness, and desire to please their handlers - and do well in obedience trials. They compete strongly with other performance programs. Strict training methods are not necessary, as Golden Retrievers generally respond well to gentle and gentle forms of training.

Golden Retrievers get along well with other dogs, cats, and many farm animals. They are especially appreciated for their sociability, calmness, and willingness to learn. For this reason, they are often used as guide dogs, mobility aid dogs, and search and rescue dogs.