


The Canadian Kennel Club recognized the breed in 1927. The first Golden recognized by the American Kennel Club was Lady in 1894.

The Kennel Club first recognized the Golden retriever in 1903 under the heading Flat Coats – Golden. Sir Dudley Marjoribanks developed the Golden retriever in Scotland by crossing a Yellow-colored retriever and the now-extinct Tweed Water spaniel. Hunters were able to shoot more accurately over greater distances and often would not be able to retrieve the game. In the 19th century, how humans hunt changed dramatically with the overall improvement of the common rifle. History and Origin of the Golden Retriever
