Golden Retriever Gathering: Celebrating the Breed's Birthplace in Scotland
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
Lord Tweedmouth, also known as Dudley Coutts Marjoribanks, bred golden retrievers in the mid-19th century to create a hunting dog that was friendly and could withstand the harsh Scottish weather. Through meticulous breeding and record-keeping, Tweedmouth successfully produced the first golden retriever puppies in 1868. While the breed no longer serves as hunting dogs, their lovable and loyal nature remains. The Guisachan Estate, where the breed was developed, now lies in ruins but is still celebrated as the ancestral home of golden retrievers, with a summer festival held every five years.