White Golden Retriever
White golden retriever is a color variant of the golden retriever breed. Golden retrievers can vary in their colorings from light creamy to a dark almost red or mahogany color. People who sit on the golden retriever committee are well aware of the differences in color and other attributes among the different types of golden retriever. This is true of both those strains found in Europe and in America.
There are quite a few different names for golden retrievers. Some are: platinum blond or light golden retrievers, blond golden retrievers, white goldens, English or British cream golden retrievers, English golden retrievers, and European golden retrievers. These names are mostly used in America as a way of differentiating between the Kennel Club Standard applied to British golden retrievers and the standards applied to golden retrievers bred in the USA.
American and European golden retrievers differ greatly; however, purebred white golden retrievers may be registered with the AKC ( American Kennel Club). The most noticeable difference, obviously, is the color of the coat. The standards for color in American golden retrievers is one of a variety of golden shades. Neither very pale nor very dark colors are sought after or considered the “best” breed standard. The European standard specifies any shade of cream or gold but rules out mahoganies and reds. Lots of people prefer white golden retrievers as the color of their pet, however.
Even the coat is of a different consistency than that of white European and regular American golden retrievers. Some of the original goldens were bred to accompany their masters in the hunt. They were expected to survive cold temperatures, run through vegetation and be able to cross lakes and rivers. The coat of a golden retriever should be medium in length and very dense. American goldens usually have longer fur and they often also have an overabundance of coat. The build is also different between the American and European goldens. Compared to the American counterpart, the mouth is larger and the nose is longer in a white golden retriever.
Additionally, they tend to be stockier in their bodies and they have a block-shaped head. For the American Kennel Club, lighter amber colored eyes are acceptable as opposed to the European Kennel Club, where such colorings are looked down upon. There are also differences found in the ears.
By AKC standards, the golden retriever must have ears that are set above and behind the level of the animal’s eyes. However, the European Kennel Club specifies that the ears should be at the same level as the eyes. Because of this, there are two distinct looks that apply to these two standards.
Dog lovers and pet owners really appreciate the fine qualities possessed by white golden retrievers, especially puppies. They love everybody, and they are laid back, happy, and smart. They are playful, fantastic with children and other animals and always strive to please their masters. You can tell by the great number of names given to this type of dog that there is a great interest in them in the USA.
White golden retrievers have been increasing in number over the years. Like most goldens in general, the white golden retriever is an excellent family pet, and many people favor this breed over any other; however, this breed would not win any prizes at the AKC shows. But, are you looking for a dog to show or for a pet. Pets can be wonderful in any color.
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