golden retriever
noun
: any of a breed of medium-sized retrievers having a flat moderately long golden coat
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The video introduces several of GRRR's residents, including George, a timid golden retriever who was abused and is now slowly building his confidence around people.
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Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
The nearly 2-year-old golden retriever serves as Icon’s Chief Dog Officer.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025
Burton’s commendable willingness to try anything on camera lends itself easily to jazzy montages showcasing his spectacular stunt-work, like log-sawing, scuba diving and, most dangerously, burying himself under a massive pile of kissy golden retriever puppies.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Now, however, the airy 12,000-square-foot house is alive with the energy of their two young sons—ages four and two—plus an energetic trio made up of a golden retriever and two goldendoodles.
—Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
The nearly 2-year-old golden retriever serves as Icon’s Chief Dog Officer.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025
Burton’s commendable willingness to try anything on camera lends itself easily to jazzy montages showcasing his spectacular stunt-work, like log-sawing, scuba diving and, most dangerously, burying himself under a massive pile of kissy golden retriever puppies.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Now, however, the airy 12,000-square-foot house is alive with the energy of their two young sons—ages four and two—plus an energetic trio made up of a golden retriever and two goldendoodles.
—Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Golden retriever.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golden%20retriever. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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