6 Differences Between American vs. English Golden Retrievers

Want to know the difference between English vs American Golden Retrievers?
If you ask the Golden Retriever Club of America, they’ll say they’re exactly the same.
But if you ask an English Cream Golden Retriever breeder, they’ll tell you all about the differences.
So what’s the truth?
In this video, you’ll see the differences and similarities between these two styles of Goldens, plus which myths are true and false.
Have any questions about English and American Golden Retrievers?
Let us know down in the comments!
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[@goldenhearts8822]

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[@keithmuir5077]

its a Scottish breed ya fuckin knob! yeah i'm Scots!

[@tiascott317]

Hello. I've got the sweetest dark ted n golden underneath retriever n the absolute sweetest dog I've ever had the privalige to own. She's been the easiest dog I've ever trained n she is quick to learn. She loves everyone n every other type of animal. Yes she's a sheddar n she has no enemies according to her. I live in a one bedroom apt n she's perfectly happy here w me. She's loyal to me as to a fault. She's kind n u mentioned dog food n cancer n I so agree. I won't feed her anything w animal byproducts nor any dyes. She's six this Oct n I plan on her living many more years w me. We walk about 4 am then around noonish n a bit later n she's caught on to this life quite well as long as she is w me. Our friend whom she loves will stay out on her property w her for a week or two depending on her n she can't hardly wait to get home to me. I have never met such an awesome creature. I'm hooked n very much in love w my Sadie girl tia mom n trainer

[@1515327E]

Why are you trying to promulgate a fiction? Golden Retrievers are a Scottish breed that have always been 'golden' coloured or shades from that: Kennel Club 2022 - "Any shade of gold or cream, neither red nor mahogany." The clue is in the name. The Kennel Club recognised the breed in 1920 as a 'Golden Retriever.' Additionally, it's never been an American breed. Please stop doing this.

[@1515327E]

Your fallacious video has now been reported to your American Kennel Club.

[@dougmcgovern9762]

@@tiascott317 . n.. .m N Nl k.. ... N. i. . N. N.. . .5. . t .

[@JR-iw8du]

I had a Golden Retriever nearly 35 years ago ... He was Irish bred with a deep golden almost ginger coloured coat, strong as an ox, webbed feet ... he could swim huge distances, and had the most beautiful loving personality. And it's true you see mostly pale cream retrievers in the UK nowadays. Personally I prefer the deep gold... I wish I had my boy back he was a treasure.

[@goldenhearts8822]

he sounds like a great dog!

[@jaisekharnair6040]

Golden Retriever breed standards have indeed fallen. Unscrupulous breeders focus more on show that good genetic diversity and healthy wholesome dogs. I have never taken any if my dogs to shows. They have been my kids and not showpieces. No bragging rights required to love your dogs.

[@JR-iw8du]

@@jaisekharnair6040 I agree with you, they are not the same dog anymore.

[@christineploeg1992]

My penny is a ‘red golden’ they’re becoming a bit more popular. They don’t conform to kennel club standards because of the darker colour. But she’s compact and athletic. Way less shedding and obesity is much less of a problem. I think of red Golden’s as the sporty version of the golden retriever breed.

[@VinderGroup3]

I lost mine 9 years ago miss him always will but I could have written the exact paragraph you just wrote that’s how wonderful the goldens are! Lovely to read you still hold such fond memories

[@-Bill.]

You can tell the difference by the accents - and one of them likes tea while the other prefers coffee. Pretty straightforward actually.

[@yoohoo9842]

Love your comment 😊

[@marcschweitzer]

LOL

[@RonBhattacharya]

Best comment! lolz

[@margaretbarber4430]

one has a gorgeous color, the other has a stunning colour

[@-Bill.]

@@margaretbarber4430 darn unnecessary "u"s

[@joancreasman1845]

We have had 3 goldens, all males that have brought so much love, joy and happiness to our family. We now have a 2 year old male who is super sweet, smart, loves to play all the time and loves to be by our side constantly. Loves to swim in our pool and then zooms all around the yard! Can’t imagine life without him ♥️

[@mariafreeman4841]

My family grew up breeding both American and English Golden Retrievers. Yes they were very different in body structure (weight, height, bone density), energy level, prey drive, and obviously bloodlines. They are both very smart, obedient, good with kids, friendly, and loving.

[@mariafreeman4841]

And yes the English were definitely more expensive as far as upfront cost because we had them imported from Poland, Romania, Australia, and so forth for the show quality bloodlines and extremely mellow temperament.

[@johnmartinventuraiii3391]

i ask questions , about the 2 types of golden , what is the best for you? American or English? , i have puppy 3 months old . male i am from Philippines. ALL FILIPINO,S LIKE DOGS AND MANY BREEDER HER. MOST COMMONLY COLOR CREAM , LIGHT YELLOW , DARK GOLDEN.

[@rictraver1652]

We've had 6 Goldens over the years and are currently blessed with Ortley, a 4 yr old English Cream and Pumba, a 3 yr old "red" Golden - both rescues from Lancaster, PA puppy mill farms. Ortley is in Rally Obedience and Pumba Intermediate Agility. Doesn't get any better that this!

[@goldiemum3991]

Please don't do agility with a Golden, their hips and elbows will get damaged. No other breed than the Golden Retriever is so extremely prone to develop hip and/or elbow dysplasia.

[@seanburke2901]

I got my cream from Lancaster from the Amish , it was FAR from a puppy mill , I just want to post this here so people know that alot of good breeders are in that area just do homework . And thank you do much for saving your furry babies God bless you 💓

[@moniquecape]

Even a puppy mill Golden is the best pup pup . You can’t go wrong

[@KClovesBoba]

I'm getting an English golden soon! So excited and thank you for this informative video! Many people mistake English goldens as "bad quality" or byb but they're honestly just a different type of golden just like there are different types of GSDs and other dogs!

[@goldenhearts8822]

Enjoy your new Golden Kacie! They’re the best!

[@prichardgs]

I would argue that English Goldens are excellent choices for companions. England has traditionally been pretty careful about breeding verses some North American breeders that are only in it for the profit. Cancer is less likely in a English golden for a reason. In England they have banned televising dog shows-arguing they are counter productive to the health of dogs. Far cry from the American ideology of profit. Just some empirical evidence for you...The cancer rate for these animals ranges from almost 40% for English Goldies and a staggering 60% for American Goldies.. According to recent studies, English Creams are healthier and live longer than their American cousins - but it has nothing to do with the color of the dog - it is all about genetics. The long time popularity of Golden Retrievers in the US led to many dogs being bred in puppy mills. They are of superior quality- the naysayers are undereducated. Congratulations!!!!! You will love your English Golden and it will certainly love you!!!!

[@zezella03zezzie57]

I have a golden and he is half American and half English Cream ... His name is Jasper and he is my baby. His breeder is amazing and socialize him and handled him a lot. She also started training with him before I even got him. She is great and donated him to me to be a service dog since I have MS... Normally she charges anywhere from 1500 to 2500 for her pups.

[@goldenhearts8822]

Jasper sounds amazing!

[@catherine7147]

I had a female American/English mix. She was BIG, smart and so loving. Not much of a “retriever” but she loved dogs and people. How wonderful to have one of these great dogs as your support.

[@dirtyflipflop]

If you don't mind me asking, who is the breeder?

[@nifineandsofi2]

Would you mind sharing your breeder? We lost our GR in July and are ready for another fur baby. Thank you so much.

[@MrAD-mb9nh]

1500 to 2500 $?£?€?

[@christinascordato8601]

I have been blessed with 5 goldens over my lifetime in every color and size. My grandmother called them God’s perfect creatures and I think she nailed it. They were all perfect in their own way. Their only flaw is that they don’t live forever.

[@CourtneyVioletta]

This is actually really funny to me. My mom and I both have goldens from the same litter, and mine got the DNA from his grandpa making him an English Cream, and my mom's is a very American golden. The personality characteristics are so accurate! My dog ​​is so laid back(for only being 9 months) and hers has so much energy! Though my dog ​​is taller (they're still growing boys), he has a totally different body shape. Much stockier, whereas my mom's is very lanky like a deer.

[@loftus4453]

We have a male American Golden and we also have a female English Cream Golden. We’ve owned 4 other female American Goldens in the past. Both types of Goldens have the same basic personalities and behavior that we all associate with the breed: friendly, gentle, playful, soft mouths, easy to train, loving and very loyal to name a few. The English Golden we have is definitely smaller than the other Goldens we’ve owned. Our English Golden is also lower energy and is down right lazy at times. Don’t get me wrong, she’s athletic and loves long walks, but she definitely likes to be a lazy couch potato. She also has a courser, thicker coat than the American Goldens we’ve owned. The differences are SO minor however. Either type of Golden is a joy to be around!

[@goldenhearts8822]

thank you for sharing!

[@prichardgs]

We have two English Creams-from England. We love them. They are very happy and loving dogs.

[@goldenhearts8822]

Yay!!

[@nhennessy6434]

My favorite thing about a Golden: The face! How could anyone not fall in love with a face like that.

[@tarkusi5111]

I have had both. What you have said has been my experience. The major difference to me is the build. The Americans are taller, more athletic, faster, and higher energy. These are traits I prefer as they are just more fun. Like you said, it comes down to the traits for which you are looking. Both are great.

[@giftofthewild6665]

From what I've seen Americans aren't any taller, they're just slimmer and more athletic, and usually have a darker coat. The English goldens are heavier set and much, much calmer than Americans. I prefer the American type as its closer to the working type.

[@westhawk9599]

I had an English Golden Retriever- best dog ever. Beautiful, incredibly intelligent, extremely devoted and friendly, and a superb watch/guard dog. Purchase from a reputable breeder.

[@alex-b1218]

I love the dark Golden Retrievers. I grew up with one and now own a tall crazy dark American Golden Retriever. Always being asked if a dark Golden is a Golden too. 🤷‍♀️

[@goldenhearts8822]

All Goldens are the best!

[@laurenferguson959]

I had a golden. He lived to be 16 yrs. It was total blessing. My daughter doesn’t remember not having him. He was red. His 3x grandfather was a Chesapeake bay retriever. his name was copper. His parents were named honey and rusty. He and all no’s siblings took after his dad, he was red. I can’t imagine a better dog. He was not neutered and never had cancer. He was an amazing dog‼️ I can’t express in words how wonderful he was and what a family member he was.

[@maaethelthryth1972]

One of the sweetest and most loyal dog breeds I have ever met.

[@amyreay5007]

I have always loved Goldens. My neighbors had an amazing male named Ruben that I adored. Now my daughter has a 6 month old Golden GSD cross and she is the sweetest baby! She is so funny too. Of course she has lots of energy after all she's a puppy. And I have always known that digs respond differently to different people. But I just got home last night from puppy sitting for her. She hugs like a human and almost throws herself into your arms when you are sitting on the couch so she is laying in them like a baby then she looks up at you with so much sweetness and love! And her snuggles! Oh my! They are fantastic! But we have always thought it was funny how MY dog acts like she forgets I'm around and then when she sees me it's like I have been gone for a long time and she gets soooo happy! Well, when my daughter got home last night her girl had been getting a little restless (like a small child sometimes does wanting their mommy) She was gone Iverson night and it was around 5. I told her she would be home soon. She was doing her snuggly baby thing in my arms and all of a sudden she just froze. Then slowly turned her head toward the door and stared at it waiting. About 5 minutes later The key went in the lock and she went to the door. When that door opened she stood on her back legs (didn't look like she jumped on her) and hugged my daughter like a human and whined into her shoulder. My daughter told her she loved her and had missed her too and her tail started wiping things off the end table lol She is being trained to be an emotional support/ therapy animal so she can be certified to go into hospitals, classrooms, nursing homes etc and visit and just love on people. She is a very food girl. Both breeds that are in her are known for being smart. And are often used for service dogs. She is also a BEAUTIFUL GIRL! She has mid length fur that is golden with kind of a tortoise shell look. ( she looks a lot like my GSD/ Pitbull cross girl who is a gold and black brindle. Only with longer fur and they're built differently). Dogs come in so many shapes, sizes, colors, and breeds with so many variations among them. There is the breed standard when dealing with pure bred dogs but we still must take into account that when it comes to temperament/personality some comes from their genetics but a LOT comes from their environment, and how they are treated and trained. I have seen AMAZING dogs in just about every breed and I have sadly seen dogs that because of their breed one would expect they would be great but they for one reason or another (all human caused) they were awful. PCA I have worked extensively with dig rescues over the last 20 years. My husband and I made a commitment to only adopt animals in need. PLEASE if looking at a pure bred ANYTHING do your homework! Look into the breed and the breeder themselves. Make sure that the breed will fit well with your lifestyle. Make sure that the breeder is legit. ( Are they registered with their local breed clubs, AKC, etc does the adoption include the papers to register your new family member? If not why not? Is the dog bred for show? Sport (hunting), etc ( each breed has their own subsections) are the parents on site? Do they have health records for the parents? ( hip issues for example are a big issue with the larger breed dogs) have the pups been checked for the issues that often affect their breed? Have they had any shots? If you can it's good to see where they have been living. ( is it clean and puppy proof?) Do they have a return policy? (Many but not all legit breeders will say that if you are unable to keep them that they will take then back and remove them) Often times those that you see in parking lots selling puppies are NOT legit breeders. They either are just people who have a litter of puppies, they may be "back yard breeders" or people that have a "pure bred" dog that decided to breed them with another "pure bred" dog. The parents of these puppies may or may not have papers but the puppies can not be registered. And then there are the ones that break my heart. The puppy mills these people are JUST in it for the money and their dogs are often not taken care of well and in many cases are abused or neglected. You see pictures online or on TV of crates stacked on top of each there filled with puppies and dogs. The top crates draining down onto the lower ones. The animals often times are not healthy, socialized, or maybe even the breeds claimed! I actually adopted 2 pups that had been rescued from a puppy mill about 7 years ago. We were told they were pure bred lab sisters and 6 months old. OK they looked like this could be true. First thing I dis was take the. To MY vet. He checked them over and didn't say anything to indicate he thought anything different. Well, it's been just over 7 years since we adopted them and they are both about 12 inches tall! That is NOT anywhere close to the breed standard for female labs of 21.5 inches. It also has taken this long for them to not be terrified of people. We have worked with them and while they are both doing well they are both very fearful. Normally even the most abused puppies raised with love like these guys have been and exposed to new and safe things are going to act as if they were never hurt or scared. I can't even imagine what went I to the soup in the first 6 MO to make these girls the way they are. I also have experience with a couple different breeders that weren't the best. When I was 16 I adopted(OK nought but I hate that term when talking about a living being that will be part of the family) a puppy from a breeder that at the time seemed "just ok but not great" when asked questions about the puppies, breed etc they didn't know as much as I thought they should. Well, my puppy came to my home with parvo! She spent the 1st month I had her in the vet hospital! As a teen I disbt have a lot of experience and nobody was going to take me seriously. I also couldn't sue the breeder because I was a minor! My mom was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer right after I got my girl back. SO my parents weren't in any position either. The other was a situation where the breeder said it was an "oops litter". The story was that while out if town for their son's wedding the dogs got together and her father was also her uncle. They didn't want to register the litter with AKC so they were just fixing then away. My blessing! They had been breeding for 30 years and their experience and knowledge was great! She was an amazing dog and a wonderful part of our family for her 9 years until she suddenly lost the ability to use het bsck legs, or control her urine ( while on my bed!) She didn't regain it and we had to put her to sleep. I still miss her. BUT we learned shortly fter we got her that our daughter's teacher had also gotten a dog from them a couple years earlier. Very similar story. Line breeding ( or breeding related dogs) is done on occasion when trying to bring out a desired trait like in personality or appearance. as it turned out MY dog was WAY more then line bred. From what we could figure out her father was her Father, uncle AND GRANDFATHER! We don't know how much more inter breeding happened. While she was truly beautiful and an amazing family dog. She had a LOT of health issues and her fur was too short ( she was an Irish setter and if she was bred from sporting then her fur was sbred to be shorter so it wouldn't get in the way caught or tangled while hunting. But if she was bred from show then it should be longer and sleeker. ( we didn't care about that we just loved her) but the normal life expectancy of 12-15 yrs was much shorter for both she (9 yrs) and her sister the teacher's dog (10 yrs). So while this has gotten long I hope it has given you some important information. I have seen FAR too many dogs of all breeds that their families decided not to keep then for what ever reason. I will never forget the woman looking to "rehome" the MASTIVE she purchased FROM A BREEDER. Why? Because he got TOO BIG! UMMMM didn't they know going into it that a MASTIVE was going to be MASSIVE? We are talking about living, feeling, beings here! They deserve to be treated as a member of the family and if you can not make a LIFETIME commitment to them then get a goldfish!

[@ianmarr2557]

I have a Gollie, looks like a Golden Retriever other than the colour, has the traits of both breeds which is hilarious. Very intelligent, happy and an absolute pleasure to train. He is jet black with a golden hue, white chest and socks.

[@bonnievanderbult4190]

I have an English cream girl. She just turned 2. I'd say she is pretty calm around the house, but always up for an adventure. Loves swimming and running around. She's the ideal family dog. On appearance: American Goldens seem to have this gorgeous flowy long coat, while an English is a bit of a mess often. That hair seems to grow in all directions. After brushing she looks tidy for 2 minutes.

[@helenlayley]

Brit here, living in Sweden. When we moved here with Amber, our golden, we noted how dark she was in comparison with the Scandinavian dogs which were more cream in colour. She was a little darker than your British show champion example but not as dark as the American one called Daniel. In Britain we were told that both cream and the Fox Red golden retrievers were new fashions and did not meet the breed standards, dark cream OK but not pale cream. I agree about the slope of the back though. I have always understood 'good' retrievers and labradors to have a straight back with their tail in line when they naturally hold it straight. German shepherds etc. to have the powerful shoulders and slope down to hips.

[@kelleykramer1270]

I have an American Field-bred Golden. He is a dark red golden, has shorter feathers, sheds considerably less than my previous show-bred, and has so much energy.

[@aishaaswani]

I've had both types. English creams have won my heart. My boy is very calm & is also a Therapy dog.

[@patriciaxoxo26]

We have a very typical “American” Golden. The best way I can describe Baby is goofy as can be. Extremely friendly, always down for an adventure. Loves food, people, and dogs in that order. We live in NYC he brings a smile to everyone’s face. He stops by our local playground during every walk and goes down the tallest slide never less than 2 times. We love him so much.

[@williamjames3304]

I just lost my Golden Retriever "American" a month ago he was one of the best dogs I ever had. He was the most loving dog I ever had. And I will get another one in the near future. I don't care if it is an American or English as long as it's a Golden Retriever!

[@andreamaria85]

My aunt own an English cream and she was much calmer than her friends America. English cream also have what looks like a chubbier more puppy face. Everyone has different preferences but for me personally I like the English cream much more specifically for the colour.

[@AthenaStanley24]

I noticed that the English Cream makes a better service dog while American Goldens are usually too high-strung for the job.

[@Ba11leFieldAce]

I have a 2 year old American Golden/black German Shepherd mix. He is literally a 110lb black golden retriever. Their personalitys are absolutely endearing, my favorite dog I've ever raised.

[@SweetKingTanner]

I like how your videos don’t seem phony. Seems just like legit content

[@Sandra_Busaite]

I'm a Golden Retriever owner and breeder from Europe and I would like to add a few comments. 1st of all, Golden Retriever's origin is Scotland, not England (England is just part of United Kingdom, referring to UK correctly is to use British). 2nd, Golden Retrievers in UK are actually more golden in colour than in the rest of Europe. It's incorrect to say - English cream goldens. If you compare these Golden Retriever types - use American type or European type. Also, every breed (not only Golden Retrievers) has its breed standard, but they still have some differences between the lines. 3rd, Please do not refer to European Golden Retrievers as they are mainly just cream versions! We do have a lot of breeders who breed cream goldens, but we also have a lot of dark gold colour breeders as well. Depends on the breeding line. 4th, Looking at Westminster and Cruft's Winners in this video - take lighting into consideration! In Cruft's photo there is over lighting (also photographer, camera gear, and after editing), so it makes look dog lighter than it actually is. Please take a look at this year's (2022) Cruft's Winner and you will see the dark golden dog. P.S. Why there are Central Asian Shepherd Dog (a.k.a. Alabai) in this video 1:15?

[@blackbirdflyyx]

The video says golden retrievers originated from Scotland. It was clarified within the first minute 0:37.

[@newwalrus4913]

These dog listicle videos are usually ridiculous, the breed standards between many, many breeds aren't at all that different between continents.

[@relaxmydog]

LOVED this!

[@thequickbrownfox7289]

We have 2 goldens. The male (Buddy) is a cream color and very laid back. The female (Molly) is a redhead and is very very active. Their coats differ dramatically. Buddy has long mostly straight hair while Molly's hair is beyond curly. They both go to the groomers fairly often and we also groom them at home - if only to try to keep ahead of the shedding. Buddy is very easy to groom and Molly is next to impossible to make her look like a comb/brush/de-shedder has ever been near her coat. I swear combing her only spring loads her hair. You can comb her out, turn your back, and when she rushes by you will see her hair is wild and free. We are thinking of re-naming her to Phyllis, as in Phillis Diller.

[@constancespellman9560]

The darker goldens usually come from field lines.

[@sarahcallaway9750]

This the best video online about this. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@goldenhearts8822]

thank you!!

[@loriloo1039]

I have one of each. I love them both dearly.

[@AnthonyGale]

I have an English Golden mixed with an American golden. He is very calm but loves to play with his sibling. Absolutely love my pup. 💕

[@goldenhearts8822]

cute!

[@Fran-wb2bm]

Her sweetness and how much she loves meeting people at the dog park.

[@charlotterivera-mx1lg]

They are both beautiful and very nice dogs 🐕

[@josephcincotta2557]

I got a 18 month old English Cream Golden, very light almost pure white with a little gold coloring in is ears and the top of his back. He tipping the scale sat about 90 pounds but thick chested and very lean with a Big Box shaped head. He also the most loving and gentle dog I've owned. Happy just sharing the couch or bed with us.

[@catherine7147]

I have a field(reddish) golden who is 8 and an 11 month old male “English cream” golden who is actually half Ukrainian. I got him locally from a small breeder who had traveled to Ukraine three years ago. He bought a male English cream/Ukrainian pup. My pup was from the first litter. He is shorter but stockier. He is smart, playful and so gentle. I think about that Ukrainian breeder and his wonderful dogs and hope they are safe.

[@carolmolloy8001]

Our little guy will be 3 months old in a few days. He’s European, his grandparents were each show champions from France, Ukraine, Russia, and Italy. We’ve had and loved rescues ( 2 lab/chow mix littermates, a golden retriever mix, a labradoodle) plus a crazy Pomeranian. When it was time for another dog, we couldn’t decide (dogs are just so awesome). But because our last dog suffered so many strange and heartbreaking health problems, I studied the research and advances for dogs in the ‘large’ breeds since we love big dogs. Turns out the breeders of European Goldens, on both sides of the ocean have worked to minimize cancer, certain skin diseases, hip dysplasia, etc. They require excellent DNA and other scores in their breeding programs. All that allows a puppy buyer to verify a litter’s health for certain issues, which gave me great comfort. I’ve always advocated and practiced rescuing of dogs and cats, but this will be our last dog (my husband is 76 years old). Therefore we felt justified buying a puppy based on potential good health. I just die when my dogs are seriously sick all the time. We love them all , healthy or not. But I was adamant about giving our last dog a better chance at a pain-free life.

[@jbsparkssp2821]

I value all as Golden Retrievers; one is not more superior. Grand.

[@goldenhearts8822]

Agreed!

[@jbsparkssp2821]

You are always balanced and kind.

[@TDanks]

Got a golden for hunting and family time, he is well behaved and has the energy I need him to have for getting through fields and swamps, but also very gentle and lazy around my daughter unless she picks up a toy that is, but all together he is a very good boy and I wouldn’t fret about energy levels to much they can be very calm dogs when trained properly but all dogs do need exercise so you can’t make that commitment you probably shouldn’t own one of the beautiful creatures.

[@goldenhearts8822]

thanks for sharing Timothy!

[@nl2930]

We’ve had three Goldens each one of them a treasure Our current one came from a very red mother and a lighter red father She is blond so it’s interesting how she came out Best natured, most loving companions Love love love

[@lindyc.2552]

Good video! I love your Golden's name "Oliver"...I had two different Dalmatians (at different times), both named "Oliver". It's a really good name for a dog. Also, both of our Golden's were the American Golden's...Both were rescue dogs. Our current Golden is a mix...half Golden, half Chow Chow...but she "Bear" is so sweet and a beloved family member. I just have a strong fondness for the Dalmatian breed and personality. But, for a wonderful family dog, you can't beat the Golden Retrievers! Our last Golden Retriever (Abbey) was always bringing us stuff she found. Shortly after we had adopted her, she found and brought my husband a dollar bill. We both laughed and said "Oh, she's a keeper"! A few years later, she was standing at the back door, in the evening after being sent out to pee. In the dark, I could see that she had something in her mouth. We were very delighted when we discovered that it was my husbands wallet (which had fallen out of a hole in his back pocket). He hadn't realized that it was even missing, till she found it and brought it to us! Golden's are wonderful, you just need to constantly keep them brushed! They have such wonderful personalities, they are a joy!

[@vf12497439]

I’ve had a deep red field dog, a true American golden, a flat coated black retriever, and just yesterday I placed a deposit on my next pup that is an English cream or as we call them locally a “blonde”. You can’t go wrong with a retriever unless your neglectful and your dog isn’t part of your life. They need to be with you as much as possible.

[@2cupcakedaisy]

My favourite thing about golden retrievers is there loving temperament

[@adrianmillard6598]

OMG citations! You get 100 points for providing sources!

[@goldenhearts8822]

Haha sources are scattered across the channel!

[@Logan24855]

I’ve never been a dog owner but lived on a farm with dogs before but I think my first dog would be a Golden Retriever, A Lab, or even a mix for a starter for me. I’ve heard great things of this breed 👍👍

[@banburypandora]

i rescued an English cream golden he doesnt bark and is very mellow loving and perfect we adore him

[@christinebeard6593]

I have one of each (english & golden ) both females they are both amazing dogs and bring so much love to our family!

[@jaykay6387]

Whatever Golden you are talking about, they are the best dogs and that's the end of the debate as far as I'm concerned!

[@goldenhearts8822]

Yes!

[@johnbatson8779]

I have one of each and the biggest difference is the hair coat and facial shape, but both are beautiful and loving pups

[@davidcanrell1205]

I have the best of both. My female golden's dad is a beautiful English cream and her mom is the American red. Best dog I ever had!!

[@mtbkrdon]

14.5 yr old golden had to be put down in 2020. Got an English Cream, light colored female in May 2020. 18 months later diagnosed with bone cancer….had to put her down in Nov 2021. Our newest addition is an all white female we got in late Nov 2021. As complete a golden in all quirks of life that you can imagine. Loves, Loves, Loves the water and swims everyday during spring and summer and this winter has taken to XC Skiing.

[@noypijr.1028]

I had an American GR before but now im adored by the English GR cream color..

[@yveszusje5023]

Interesting channel! I subbed

[@kimichan5]

Interesting! I prefer the reddish gold color, myself. I also love the stout, block head look too

[@neelneoutube]

I own an american golden for 6 yrs now, snd recently got an english puppy. I have to say the english one loves to eat more, snd is more daring but both are very intelligent and lovable..

[@Abbbbbbbiiiiii]

my faveourite thing is the cuteness

[@mandyholmberg5106]

I like both of them

[@misslollie2071]

Great Video! I really took notice of my favorite of the great qualities in golden's. Have had 3 American GR over the years- Lucky, Chance, Lucy (and 7 chihuahuas & horses too, lol). Lucky & Chance (Show breeder - Cloverdale bloodline) had for almost 13 years. Lucy came from small local breeder. Was nice place, very low price, had several litters, but I was questionable if were a puppy mill type breeder. I fell in love with Lucy and brought her home. Sadly she suddenly passed away in 2019 at the age of 8. Since then moved from the country to the suburbs and it doesn't feel like home without my GR's. All that being said, thought you mentioned in video a link to be posted about Breeders . I am looking for an English (preferred) or American with a very light/creme color as was my 1st golden lucky. Our dogs are not for sport or show, just part of our family. Miss our GR's and doesn't feel like home without one. I am in upstate, NY. Thanks

[@waleskaayende3196]

Hi. I bought my English cream Golden from a breeder in Florida. If you need info, ask me for a frien request I. Facebook and I will more than happy to give you it. I am from Puerto Rico and He delivers me the dog the next month as a medical alert. He is really not a breeder. He look the dogs from a great breeder and train them. My name is Waleska Ayende Sánchez

[@starbeatz1174]

I love both of them but imagine both of them mixed together

[@DSRE535]

I have had both English cream and American, I will say my English cream seems to have a slightly better temperament less anxiety he comes from a show line from Eastern Europe and he is getting to be a big boy he’s nine months and he’s already over 80 pounds and healthy as an ox, next to having kids has been my golden retrievers!!!

[@Tori_TLCR]

I have a field golden. He is happy to join us on a hike but he's a couch potato otherwise. Very low energy which is perfect because I work at my desk most of the day.

[@heikejonassohn3492]

My First golden was actually a deep dark copper color with golden feathers under his tail and back legs. He was absolutely stunning. Unfortunately he was from a puppy mill as I bought him from a petstore like my other 2 females. I learned this after the fact. Now I consider them rescues. 2 of them died young at age 5 and 5.5 from cancer. 2 of my goldens at age 14 and 15. 1 golden and papillon mix, rescued 30 pound of cuteness she was 12 when she passed. 3 years ago I rescued a noviscotia duck toller the smallest of the golden here in the states. All of my 4 legged kids are forces and characters of their own and unforgettable.

[@PatrickGrady-o5z]

My favorite thing about golden retrievers is that they’re so sweet

[@tyrannotherium7873]

If I had a golden retriever, I would get the field variety since they don’t have a thicker coat then the show American golden, and the English, which would make sense

[@shamrocktattoo]

I had 2 american goldens. Both amazing family dogs. Very intelligent

[@johnlocke4298]

The biggest difference is in the accents. English Golden's bark, "I say, woof, woof, old boy and all that rot!" American Goldens think Rule Brittania is an American goal from 1776 and not a British song off the Beatles' White Album.

[@Reddoguk]

Uk's Goldens are mixed with Labradors a lot of the time. So we have mostly Labs here in the UK.

[@gordonakers8247]

We rescue Goldens. Best way to give these amazing dogs a loving home. 🥰💖🐾💯🇺🇸

[@davidg4026]

My experience with golden health has been just the opposite; my male English golden died from cancer at 10-years-old, but my male American golden is still going strong at 13! Also, the English was very energetic and dominant, where as, the American is quite lazy and scared of everything. The English was taller and heavier too.

[@traubensaft2429]

i had an "american" golden retriever female, she was very tall, and very dark golden colour, almost "brownish". She was very active, and needed at least 2,5 hours a day walking until she was ~10 years old. She loved swimming at the lakes and rivers. than it slowed down and she became a couch potato :) She lived for 16 years! One funny thing was that she started to sleep outside in the garden, directly in front of the door, when she was older. So she spend most of the daytime inside and went out to sleep in the nighttime xD

[@davidg4026]

@@traubensaft2429 Funny you should mention your dog likes sleeping in the garden. Just in the last year, my 13-year-old American golden has started doing the same thing! He doesn't spend all night out there, just likes to sleep there in the daytime .

[@LeDracodon]

Just a precision regarding intellingence ratings. The test actually rated dogs based on tricks : how much time you had to repeat a command to have a first succesful trick and the probability that the dog will perform the trick when commanded the first time. The guy didn't actually test the dogs himself but ask a huge number of kennel clubs which have their biases but it's not that bad. What I meant by this is that this ranking doesn't really describe intelligence in the broad set of terms but more a set of learning abilty + compliance and is biased toward already popular breed of dogs. For exemple, Border Collies are hugely energetic and keen to their environnement which make them very efficient learner for tricks and they are top 1 but this tends to make them quite durpy when faced with problem solving, quite demanding on tasks to achieve and kind of robotic personnality in general. Of course it's a bit of an over simplification and some poeple like having a robot dog actually. The

[@mgt1429]

One barks like a gentleman.

[@amyrat151]

Our Charlie was a mutt who was half Golden. He was our baby and he loved us very much. He also really, really hated water and couldn't swim well. But he was very much like a Golden in other ways. He shed everywhere. He was very trainable. He was a hunting dog for my dad, and did a better job than some pure breed dogs. He also ate everything. I still bring up the time he ate my sister's Jimmy John's sandwich that she thought was out of his reach. He was motivated to get that sandwich.

[@ebouriffee1]

We have an English female we got from a breeder in Italy while stationed there, and an American Male we rescued in the US. Their character could not be more different!

[@blackbirdflyyx]

I’ve had 3 English male golden retrievers and all of their characters couldn’t be more different lol

[@wynngwynn]

it's the accent of their bark

[@mariamorris8507]

My 10 month old Golden, Moose, weighs 91 lbs already. He's HUGE!

[@creatingyourlifeconsciously]

My golden I guess is an American golden. He is a beautiful golden color. He’s a big boy. He’s 95 pounds. He is not the slightest bit overweight. He is lightning fast and super agile. very high energy. But super obedient and really easily trainable. He aims to please and is almost militant about it. He is just a thick boned blockhead. He is gorgeous. He’s a carbon copy of his father. His father won Best of opposite sex at Westminster about a year ago I got my dog from golden glory breeders in Pennsylvania. But his father is from Rose Tree Goldens in media Pennsylvania. But I believe they’ve relocated to Georgia. He is my best bud. He keeps me laughing and entertained all day long. There is nobody else I would rather spend my time with. Hands-down. No contest.

[@maryloupriest]

My cream golden retriever is a gorgeous female 1 1/2 years old who is lovable, quite enough energy but who can curl up with me just as easily. She was bred primarily to be a therapy dog and is a perfect natural. She will eat anything which can be a problem but I wouldn’t trade her for any other dog. Parents are from Holland and Wales. Her best friend is a 7 month old border collie…very high energy who takes some of the energy from her so I don’t have to always play.

[@omenasose1112]

I WISHD ID HAD BOTH

[@potatocat8490]

My boy is a red fox Labrador golden retriever mix, he is the bestest of boys and is also called Oliver, from the video I would guess he is an American golden due to his taller stature and energy levels, but he is a very happy and smart boy, who loves playing fetch and going for long walks

[@debbiesmith2207]

Please talk about Canadian Goldens. As you probably know, they tend to be taller with shorter hair. I think they are more active/ bred to work.

[@nothannsmum]

my darling 12 year old English cream died of an unknown burst Hemangiosarcoma. I’m still grieving everyday for her ♥️ devastating way to loose her

[@bryanb.386]

I have a British one. I have fallen im live with goldens, buuut wish I put more research in before getting her. All I came across was they are easy to train, which is true, yet their manners need work because they get sooo excited to see people. Which if you don't have a handle on is an issue, especially since thwy are very strong.

[@setharlow]

We have two females, one of each type. Yes, the English is calmer and smaller--both great!

[@lonrabaduex5297]

It's simple to distinguish between the two.........check the accent.

[@nospoonfulofmayonnaiseforme]

I recently got my first ever dog, a japanese spitz puppy because i needed a small service dog prospect. But I'd loveee to have a golden one day.

[@averycheesypotato]

Spitz breeds are very cute, but can be a bit more independent than retrievers. If you can train your spitz to serve, you’ll find a golden is a piece of cake!

[@nospoonfulofmayonnaiseforme]

@@averycheesypotato i know they aren't the most commonly used for service work. But i needed a small, clean, versatile fluffy dog lol. She's a beautiful girl and i have high hopes but training her is definetely not cake 😅

[@averycheesypotato]

@@nospoonfulofmayonnaiseforme Good luck to you. They may be independent dogs, but they’re still smart so there’s no knowing how well she will do unless you try

[@kellyn1369]

I have English cream golden

[@goldenhearts8822]

Goldens are the best!

[@nicedwards2489]

I have two English Goldens, very white cream mix. One is a puppy but my male is 6yr old and is 120 pounds, very fit and not overweight. The puppy is 40 pounds at 18 weeks old, they are much bigger than American Goldens.

[@mattheweberly4252]

I own both american and english cream retreiver

[@mikkelstergaard6218]

Well to answer that question, my favourite thing about Goldens has to be the cuddles, they are so fluffy and gentle, and the girl I had just loved to put her head in my lap for petting, ear scratches, or just because she wanted to, granted she wasn't a pure bred, but she was just as friendly and loving as any other golden

[@eugenieyou9389]

I have an American golden ❤

[@SimplyIvyPlayz]

My cream golden milo turned 2 june 24th he is so cute

[@Margie1951]

I have a English cream, golden retriever love of my life. His name is Milo

[@brett3579]

I have a 3 year old English and she is the calmest dog we have ever had! I of course love our American golden we had before, but unlike our American golden, our English one never chews up anything , gets on the table, or tears into anything. I’m definitely not saying all American goldens are like this, and I would love to have one again. Our English golden loves to run around and hold the football in her mouth when we play in the backyard and it makes her dad so proud!

[@kathleenwilliams4770]

I have an English Cream golden retriever- He is 5 years old and our first English- We have 6 other American goldens all males. Three have died from cancer. So heartbreaking. Hopefully, Summitt will not suffer the dame conquence. He is our joy !!!

[@OooOoOooOokOo]

Good evening I just want to tell you about my golden who lives 17 years my family gave him to me and he became my service dog not that I trained him for that specifically but because he loved me so much he helped me overcome my problem I love him and miss him dearly I wish with all my heart I could have another one but I'm going to be 74 and I don't think I'll be able to take care of him the way they should be loved your golden and keep an eye on them because other people want them God bless you and thank you

[@alexsandersmith1880]

Twenty years ago my wife answered an advert for free puppies. We always thought Clancy was a mix, part golden retriever and lab, do to the shape of his hears and muzzle. When I say the English cream I was gob smacked. He did die of cancer but at 15.