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Golden Retrievers have long been one of the most popular dog breeds in the world.
In 2022, they were the third most popular breed in the United States, trailing only Labrador Retrievers and French Bulldogs who took the #1 spot from Labs who held it for 31 years straight.
Perhaps sensing there’s an opportunity to raise awareness for the breed and leapfrog from #3 to #1 with an enormous display of cuteness, Golden Retrievers gathered en masse last week. Hundreds of happy wagging Goldens got together at the Guisachan Estate of Lord Tweetmouth in the Scottish Highlands to celebrate the breed’s 155th anniversary of existence.
The above footage from the Golden Retriever Club of Scotland has elicited the most extreme FOMO from Internet denizens who missed out. A chance to spend an afternoon with hundreds of happy, friendly, adorable Goldens is pretty much every dog-lovers dream.
There is just something about the Golden Retriever as a breed that transcends all lines drawn between ‘dog people.’ Those who love XXL dog breeds like Great Danes and Neapolitan Mastiffs love Goldens. People who love Chihuahuas and Yorkies also love Goldens. Heck, cat people even love Goldens.
According to WTKR News, this mass meetup of Goldens happens once every five years. So this is the first time that hundreds of Goldens have gotten together to celebrate the breed since the 150th anniversary. It is also a 4-day event with dog lovers making long journesy to get together.
Why Golden Retrievers Are So Popular
A list of 12 reasons on why Goldens are so universally beloved seems short. The list could go on forever. Ultimately, they’re just great dogs. But all dogs are good dogs, aren’t they?