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Happy-looking golden retriever giving out high-fives at a race – ellici.a \/ TikTok<\/p>\n
Rare is the person who can resist the allure of a cheerful golden retriever. It’s no coincidence that happy-go-lucky goldens are often portrayed in pop culture, such as Buddy the basketball-playing dog in “Air Bud” and Dug the talking dog in “Up.” They’re one of the most beloved dog breeds in America \u2014 number three on the popularity list, right behind French bulldogs and Labrador retrievers, according to the American Kennel Club<\/a>.<\/p>\n Goldens are considered one of the best temperament dog breeds<\/a>, and they’re so loyal and loving that owners sometimes affectionately refer to them as “Velcro dogs.” These versatile pooches make excellent family pets, and they also do well as service, therapy, or search-and-rescue dogs, thanks to their intelligence and energy. They’re eager to please, making most goldens relatively easy to train \u2014 including giving high-fives at marathons.<\/p>\n Eager to see more of this popular breed? Check out these golden retriever puppies who are too pure for this world<\/a> and these absolutely filthy golden retrievers living their dirtiest doggo lives<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you enjoyed this article, you’ll love the free Cuteness newsletter<\/a>, which is full of practical tips and advice to help your pets live their best lives. You can also add us as a preferred search source<\/a> on Google.<\/p>\n