Golden retrievers were given their name due to their distinct golden-colored fur. The breed's coat can range from a light cream color to a darker gold shade, resembling the color of gold, hence the name "golden retriever."
It depends on where you are! In Britain & Ireland, where the dog is originally from, it ranges from a light cream or champagne colour to to rich and lustrous gold. This is why it was named the Golden Retriever! However, when the dog was introduced to the US, show judges there changed their preference in colour to a darker shade, sometimes reaching a red/auburn as dark as the Irish/Red Setter. This often leads to confusion over the origin of the name in the US, as some people wonder why a red coloured dog is called golden.
Clues in the name: it's from Greece and it's golden/ yellow.New Answer:The Golden Greek tortoise is called this name they had a very light colored shell and that a mask was evident on darker skinned specimens. They became known in the market as "Golden Greeks".
Actually, I have owned both an American and British golden. Both are very loving animals, with slight differences in look.American Golden Retrievers tend to be slightly larger and darker in color. They range from a golden color to a light brown.British Golden Retrievers are smaller, but not by much. They are often pale pale yellow/gold or white.
A light-colored bucket would be called a pale pail.
The rock that is formed from light-colored lave is called rhyolite.
A light-colored bucket would be called a pale pail.
The golden retriever actually has several defense mechanisms, light actually bends around it's golden fur making it effectively invisible to predatory birds.
A light-colored bucket can be called a pale bucket or a white bucket, depending on the specific shade of the color.
The rock that is formed from light-colored lave is called rhyolite.
Golden Retrievers typically come in shades of golden, ranging from light cream to dark gold. Coat colors can vary within a litter, with some puppies appearing lighter or darker than others.
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