Bruce, a rescued senior Golden Retriever, isn't much of a barker, and his parents think it's because of his tragic past. But ...

They shed about the same and have similar grooming ... The coats may be the easiest way to tell apart the breeds. The AKC describes Golden retrievers coats as dense and resilient, “neither ...

Curly-haired breeds, like poodles, don't shed much, but need frequent trimming ... A file photo of a golden retriever lying on the floor. A file photo of a golden retriever lying on the floor.

The Guisachan House in the Scottish Highlands is said to be the birthplace of the three dogs that formed the standard for the golden retriever breed Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE.

Next month, the annual Largest Golden Retriever Meetup in Texas is taking place for the third year in a row. The event aims to welcome over 1,750 Golden Retrievers on April 13 at Star Hill Ranch ...