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Pictures of pure white Golden Retrievers are striking and beautiful, but if you are looking for a pure bred animal, keep looking. In order to get a pure white coat, crossbreeding is necessary although some disreputable breeders try to state otherwise. Puppies can sometimes be quite light and then will darker as they mature. Sometimes British Golden Retrievers (also English, European, or Australian) are thought of as white, because their double coats are often extremely light in colour. They range all the way to cream, but never snowy white.

A light cream-coloured English dog is often called a white Golden Retriever, despite this fact. These dogs came from the same lineage as their darker American counterparts across the pond. The Golden Retriever originally came from Scotland in the mid to late 1900’s. In actual fact, all the dogs of this breed can be traced back to 2 dogs that were owned by Sir Dudley Marjoribanks (later Baron Tweedmouth). The breed in the UK and all over Europe has developed differently than the American goldens. Shorter and bulkier, they often weigh slightly more and have a level-line body. Their muzzles are different shape, with a squarer forward and eyes that are rounder in shape.

Naturally, the Kennel Club of England (KC) and the American Kennel Club (AKC) vary in the characteristics required in the breed of the Golden Retriever. According to discerning breeders of English goldens, an almost white Golden Retriever is better than a darker one. Red and Mahogany coloured coats are not permissible in the KC while the AKC’s standards object to extremely light or dark hair. In both of these organizations one or two white hairs on the chest are allowable. Both varieties of the breed have the famous temperament of goldies, no matter what shade: warm, friendly, easy-going, confident, and happy with an affinity for training.

A few breeders have begun cross breeding the American goldie with the English white Golden Retriever to add a mixture of the best traits of each. These puppies can be quite adorable and if pure enjoyment is the goal, can be an enjoyable addition to any home. However, these dogs will not show well according to AKC and UK standards. You should seek out a reputable, high-quality breeder if your goal is to have a show dog. You should get a good look at the parents of the golden and also at the papers to help you choose a top quality Golden Retriever. These dogs are extremely pleasant companions no matter what shade of golden pleases you.

Nik Andrews has owned and lovingly cared for his Golden Retrievers for 20 years. Before you think of buying a golden you should learn as much about this endearing and energetic breed as you can. For more great white golden retriever information and for your FREE beginners quick tips “Essential Golden Retriever Care” mini course go to http://www.goldenretrieverinfocenter.com

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