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White Golden Retrievers – Myth or Real?
By Ewen Vile

White Golden Retrievers – are they a myth or do they really exist? While some people are quiet disturbed by this question, yet there are other people who are really fascinated by the idea of owning one. If you are looking for a pure breed white Golden Retriever, this is not going to happen. In other words there is just no pure breeds. They just don’t happen to be that way.

The closest that you can get to the color white, is a pale cream. In the market you would find some people claiming to sell absolute white Golden Retrievers or they might even term them to be rare English white Golden Retrievers but the truth is that, they are from the European strain of cream Golden Retrievers. They tend to be chunkier than the American show dog.

People talk of their puppies being white just to encourage the thoughts of rarity and exclusiveness which pumps up the price. But the fact with these whites, is that, Retrievers have a registered breed standard. A pup with a lot of white, would not be allowed to be registered as a pure breed in America. Saying a white or cream is registered in America indicates there is something fishy involved. When you are looking for a well mannered family companion and /or retriever, then the shades of gold probably won’t matter.

The color does not have an impact on the temperament of your friend. While on the other hand if you desire to buy a white or cream one, and the breeder claims it to be white, then I would suggest you consider a genetic test. Your investigation should include looking at papers for the parents of the puppy, who should also possess paperwork that talk about their thoroughbred status. These would be important even if you are looking for a show dog and to breed from.

Just for knowledge, please remember if you are in for a bargain for this dog, then you should not be paying a higher amount for a lighter colored one. The breeder of these white/cream ones in America are happy to play with your emotions to make a quick buck out of you. You should also take into consideration that even if you are buying a white/cream one, they tend to darken as they grow older.

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Does the White Golden Retriever Really Exist?
By Archie Right

From the point of view of the average dog lover there is not much difference between white Golden Retriever and any other Golden. However, in the past years the number of white Golden Retrievers has been growing steadily in the US. So what is actually the white Golden and does it actually exist at all?

Light Golden Retriever, English Golden Retriever, English cream Golden, British cream Golden, blonde Golden, European Golden, platinum blonde Golden or white Golden – there are the different manes that still refer to the same dog. But what does the Kennel Club Standard have to say about it? Well, there are several differences between American and British standards regarding this canine. And probably the most obvious is the color.

American standards call for Golden of all colors and shades, with too dark or too light being undesirable. British standards on the other hand allow any shade of gold or cream but neither mahogany nor red. Please note that neither standard allows pure white color. Of course all these differences do not mean that you can’t register your purebred British Golden with the American Kennel Club. However, it does mean that your Golden will not be able to take part in shows organized by AKC.

By the way, it’s not only about the color but also about the coat itself. White Goldens preserve more features of the original hunting dogs that had to deal with difficult terrains and cold weather and make their way across rivers and lakes. So the coal should be dance but neither too long nor too short. In comparison to British Golden their American cousins have too much coat and their fur is too long.

Naturally, color is not the only difference between these two types of Goldens. The British type has shorter legs and tail. Its mouth is bigger, nose is longer and head is more block shaped. The lighter amber color of the eyes would be fine with AKC while European Kennel Club would penalize it. Another reason for different looks between two standards is ears. While the European Kennel Club wants them to be at the same level as the eyes, the American Kennel Club defines the right position as well behind and above the eyes.

So as you can see there are many differences between these two types. However, it is also easy to notes that neither of the standards allows pure white color of the coat. In this case “white” is rather a name than a definition since absolutely white Golden Retriever can not be a purebred. Nevertheless, if you are not going to show your dog and you just want to own a white colored Golden Retriever it doesn’t really matter whether your Golden is a purebred or not.

And of course, no matter if it is a British or American type, you still get that famous Golden Retriever personality. Intelligent, always joyful and eager to please their owner they are incredibly fun to own. They are excellent with children, people and other pets and will be an excellent friend for you and your family.

Archie Right is a Golden Retriever expert. For more information on the white Golden Retriever, visit http://goldenretrieverdoginfo.com/.

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The White Golden Retriever – Is it Really Different?
By Archie Right

There is no wonder you’ve became interested in white Golden Retriever. In fact, the number of white Golden Retrievers has been growing steadily during last decade. But is it really that different from the regular Goldens you can find in the US? And is it really white? Well, yes, it is really different and let’s have a look why and find out if it’s really white.

Golden were originally bred as a hunting dog in the mountains of Scotland, and was brought to the US only in 1881. Since then, Goldens in the US and Europe were developing separately. As the result, after more than a century passed we have two different types of the same breed. And they really have some differences.

The white Golden Retriever preserved more from its hunting origin. This god has shorter tail and lags. The head is more block-shaped, the nose is bigger and the mouth is larger. The ears are also slightly different. According to the American standards they should be situated well behind and above the eyes, while Europeans would like to see them at the same level as eyes. The eyes may also have different color. While American Kennel Club is fine with lighter ember eyes, European Kennel Club will penalize anything but ember color.

The coat is also different. The most obvious difference is the color. Any shade of golden or cream but neither red nor mahogany are allowed for white Goldens in Europe, while American Goldens can only have golden of all colors and shades. Neither too dark not too light are undesirable.

Of course it’s not only about the color. Let’s not forget that Golden Retriever is originally a hunting dog especially bred for cold and wet conditions of mountains of Scotland and their rough terrain. So the coat should be dense and water-resistant. But it should also be neither too short nor too long allowing a dog to get through the underbrush. From this point of view American Goldens have too much coat.

Perhaps, it is worth mentioning other names that are used for white Golden Retriever. This dog is also called European Golden, English Golden, cream Golden, light Golden, blond Golden, British cream Golden, English cream Golden and platinum cream Golden. Despite the variety of names all of them refer to the same dog.

And do not be mislead by the “white” part in the name. Let’s face it — neither European Kennel Club not American Kennel Club say anything about allowing pure white color of Golden Retrievers’ coat. In other words there is no such thing as a purebred white Golden Retriever, only a light cream color is allowed for purebreds. Some breeders try to market their dogs presenting them as purebred white Goldens, but they are not worth your trust. On the other hand if you don’t care too much about owning a purebred and just want to own a white dog that looks very much like Golden Retriever you can easily find it.

It is also worth mentioning that despite the fact that white Goldens can not participate in shows organized by AKC, you still can register your purebred European Golden Retriever with this organization and enjoy all benefits of membership.

Despite all the differences between American and British Goldens some things still remain the same. Of course I’m talking about famous Goldens’ personality. If you’ve decided to adopt a white Golden you can be sure that you’ll get the same friendly, intelligent, amazingly active and happy dog that is always ready for you next command.

Archie Right is a Golden Retriever expert. For more information on the white Golden Retriever, visit http://goldenretrieverdoginfo.com/.

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White Golden Retrievers, do they really exist?

A lot are fascinated by the idea of having a White Golden and some breeders take this opportunity to sell their so-called White Goldens at a higher price. Read on and do not be fooled.

The American Kennel Club (AKC) Standard for the Golden Retriever breed’s coat is “rich, lustrous golden of various shades.” This automatically disqualifies the ones that are extremely light or extremely dark. Meaning there is no really such a thing as a White Golden Retriever. The closest that resembles to white are the English Golden Retrievers. The shade of their coat is light cream which almost appears as off white or light cream but not really pure white. If the fur is pure white, chances are your pup is not purebred. The best way to predict your Golden’s coat is to look at the fur behind the ears.

The coat of Golden pups appears lighter when they are still young but darkens as they age. It can also help to meet the sire and dam to see how your pup will look like when he gets old.

In case you are given a White Golden Retriever pup and you are uncertain about the pedigree, ask the breeder for proof that the parents are AKC Registered. It is possible that the puppy appears white while young and turns out to be light cream as he gets older. The sad thing about buying a White Golden is not just the high price but the idea that you have been fooled for a mix bred dog.

You cannot guarantee if the dog is free from genetic disorders and neither can you guarantee that the temperament will be the same just like the loyal, kindhearted and robust Golden Retrievers.

So next time you search for a White Golden Retriever, maybe ask for a light cream English Golden Retriever instead. The price should be the same as the other Golden Retrievers and need not be higher.

There,s no need to patronize breeders who experiment on the breeds and still claim that theirs is purebred. The more you buy from them, the more they will be encouraged to breed poor quality Goldens and substandard breeds. This will result to more and more dogs suffering from genetic disorders and later on surrendered to shelters.

Look for breeders who care about the integrity of the breed and the welfare of the dogs rather than just the money.

The bottom line, pick out a reputable breeder if you want a purebred, healthy and well-socialized Golden Retriever right from the start. Lastly, do not be fooled by phony breeders.