The Golden Retriever is the most versatile of all breeds. They are very devoted to the family as well as being extraordinary in the hunt or obedience training and agility. They are strong and powerfully built but posses a gentle and affectionate disposition and a superior intelligence. Goldens are gentle, patient and will tolerate the roughhousing of small children. They are exceptionally quick to learn and obey the rules of the house. In recent years Goldens have become a popular breed used as Seeing Eye Dogs for the Blind, narcotics and bomb detection dogs, and especially for search and rescue. They are as beautiful as they are smart with a full lustrous coat, which only requires regular brushing with no trimming. When you add all of these together, it is easy to see why the Goldens have won the hearts of dog lovers everywhere.