To see pictures of pure white Golden Retrievers is a wonderful sight, but if you’re looking to find a pure bred dog, keep on looking. To get a pure snowy white coat, it’s necessary to cross breed although some back-street breeders will tell you otherwise. Puppies can start out pretty light but then will get darker as they grow older. British Goldens (also English, European, or Australian) are sometimes thought of as white. This is due to the fact that their double coats are often extremely light in color. They usually range all the way to cream, but never pure snowy white.
A light cream-colored 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 colored coats are not permissible in the KC while the AKC’s standards object to extremely light or dark hair. In both organizations a few white hairs on the chest are permissible. No matter the shade, both strains of the breed have the famous temperament of Goldies: 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. Puppy’s like these can be adorable and if you are looking for enjoyment they can be a great addition to any family. However, these dogs will not show well according to AKC and UK standards. If a show dog is the goal, seek out a reputable, high-quality breeder. You should get a good look at the parents of the golden and also at the papers to help you choose a top quality Retriever. These dogs are extremely pleasant companions no matter what shade of golden pleases you.
Nik Andrews has owned and lovingly cared for his own Golden Retrievers for over 20 years. Before you think of buying a golden you should learn as much about this loving and energetic breed as you can. For more great white golden retriever information and to grab your FREE beginners quick tips “Essential Golden Retriever Care” mini course go to http://www.goldenretrieverinfocenter.com.
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