The History of the Golden Retriever

It has long been thought that the Golden Retriever was descended from a troop of Russian circus dogs. Val Foss explains the the evidence to contradict this tale, Val also shows us the inventory which was kept by Sir Dudley and now has pride of place in the Kennel club library in London

A painting hanging in the mansion house at the Royal Highland Showground in Edinburgh, showing the Aberdeen Angus heard of cattle. Has in the corner, two Goldens, Val explains the story behind the picture and the two dogs featured.

Why was there a desire to breed, retrieving dogs ? The answer involves the accuracy of the guns of that period.

Guisichan House in Scotland which is near to Loch Ness is were it all began, we see some pictures, past and present. All the details of its rise and fall are explained.

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