Besides being "un-biased" and saying they are the best, most loving, intelligent, loyal, unbeatable breed around ...

here are a few written facts along with photos of Simaxdal Goldens

• The first recorded registration of a Golden Retriever in South Africa was in 1929.
• A popular member of the Gundog group, the breed was developed in the last century. A Yellow Wavy Coated Retriever was mated to a Tweed Water Spaniel producing four yellow puppies which became known as the ancestors of the Golden Retriever.
• An active, powerful, short-coupled dog with kindly expression and disposition.
• Regular grooming is a necessity for his flat or wavy coat with dense undercoat and feathering on his legs.
• Popular for his charming character, the Golden is highly intelligent, easy to train and willing to please.
• He requires regular exercise and something to occupy his mind.
• The Golden is widely used for guiding the blind.
• Colour: any shade of gold or cream.
• Height: dogs 56-61cm and bitches 51-56cm.

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