Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Dog Tag

Dog Tag


Dog Blog Post #793


Daily Dog Challenge "302. You've Been Tagged"

Our Daily Challenge - Aug 28, 2012 - "Metal"

From the AKC:

"The Golden Retriever originated in the Scottish Highlands in the late 1800s and was used predominantly for hunting. The breed was developed by Lord Tweedmouth, whose goal was to create a superb retriever suited to the Scottish climate, terrain and available game. He crossed his original "Yellow Retriever" with the Tweed Water Spaniel (now extinct) found on his estate. Later integrations of Irish Setter, Bloodhound, and more Tweed Water Spaniel produced the retriever we know today."

The Golden Retriever is shown in the Sporting Group, and was recognized as a breed by the AKC in 1925.

True to his roots, Zachary (above) is a wonderful retriever of thrown balls, and will bring them back for as long you will throw them. His sire is a Champion, with multiple Best in Show and Best in Specialty Shows, as well as being an Outstanding Sire and in the Show Dog Hall of Fame.

And Henry? His parents are Champions as are his Grandparents, and his sire is an Outstanding Sire.

Both dogs come from the same breeder, and their grandmothers were half-sisters.

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16 comments:

Golden Woofs! SUGAR said...

Woof! Woof! YAH! AKC. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

Colby said...

Zachary is a handsome lad! I love the spot on his tongue...it reminds me of Apache who's now working the Prison Pup Program with Canine Support Teams.

Tanner and Beth said...

Tag backs! Go Golden's!

Doggy kisses
Tanner

houndstooth said...

Zachary is looking especially handsome today!

How Sam Sees It said...

I agree with Houndstooth - Zachary looks very handsome!

Sam

Anonymous said...

Great photo, Happy Wednesday!

Cat Lady Daily said...

Such a handsome boy, Zachary!! :)

Kia said...

Great photo! Simba loves fetching balls too! I hopped on your blog via Blog Paws Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop! :)

Sue and Doug said...

very 'houndsome' Zachary is..sporting his new dog tag!!

Karen & Skeezix said...

::Waves::: Hi, Zachary! Happy Wednesday!

Prudence said...

So handsome!

Kirby the Dorkie said...

I donts fetch unless my toy gets thrown in the lake or a pool. You are a beauty!

Kirby the Dorkie said...

I donts fetch unless my toy gets thrown in the lake or a pool. You are a beauty!

Jay @CraftySpices said...

Love it!! Great photo. We love animals as well and are also featuring animals today via WW :).
You are welcome to come and share your pic via our linky: http://www.craftyspices.com/others/blog-hops/wordless-wednesday-hop/90-wordless-wendsday-hop3

Anonymous said...

What an awesome blog! You guys are great!

Flea said...

I love the black spot on his tongue. :) What a handsome boy!