Many imported Golden Retrievers don’t reach full maturity until about 4 years of age. They fill out and mature in both their body and especially their head later than American Golden Retrievers. Most English Goldens will continue to develop for years. English Golden Retrievers are Slower to MatureĮnglish Golden Retrievers are slower to mature than American Goldens, with some lines maturing slower than others. However, there are more similarities than differences. Some of these differences are discussed below. European coats can be a little wavier than their American counterparts. European dogs are also slightly shorter and heavier. The head in Europe has a bigger blockier look. However, if you take a closer look, there are other differences. Cream is an acceptable coat color for Golden Retrievers in Europe. The most obvious difference between the two types of Golden Retrievers is coat color. Differences Between American and English Golden Retrievers Breeders on the separate continents are breeding to a different standard. However, it is more than just their color that makes the European Golden Retrievers beautiful. Many Americans have become enamored with the cream color. These imports can be from England, Europe, Australia, and even Canada. Nonetheless, Americans attached the name English Cream Golden Retrievers to those imported Golden Retrievers that are lighter in color. The lightest colors you will find are a pale cream. However, Golden Retrievers in Europe are never truly white. You can even find all shades of color within the same litter. You will find all the beautiful shades of cream and gold in Europe. Their color can range from a light cream to a deep gold. Golden Retrievers living in Europe are not all cream. English Golden Retrievers Are Not All Cream However, the term has become commonplace amongst Americans. Still today, it is difficult for most good breeders (including us) to refer to these imports as English Creams. Good breeders in the past rarely called their imports English Cream Golden Retrievers. These breeders rarely imported the European Goldens for color. Strong European fronts combined with strong hind quarters of a well-bred American Golden Retriever can produce very well structured puppies. Structurally, the imports often had stronger front ends. These breeders were trying to improve on something in their own lines. However, most often the good breeders saw some good qualities in the European lines. The puppy mills saw an opportunity for monetary gain. Good breeders also imported, though for different reasons. They often called them “White Golden Retrievers” as well as English Cream Golden Retrievers. They gave them the name English Cream Golden Retrievers and began marketing them as if they were a separate breed. Then about 20-25 years ago a few puppy mills began importing the lighter colored European dogs to the U.S. The European standard took a slightly different direction. Over the years, AKC changed the standard to suite the tastes of Americans. In 1932 the Golden Retriever became an AKC breed. Several years later, breeders began importing some of these original Golden Retrievers into the United States. The Kennel Club in Britain first recognized them as a breed in 1911. History of the “Breed”Ī Scottish nobleman named Lord Tweedmouth bred the first Golden Retrievers in the highlands of Scotland in the late 1800’s. These imports are bred to the FCI standard instead of to the AKC standard for Golden Retrievers. The type commonly referred to as English Cream Golden Retrievers are actually Golden Retrievers imported primarily from Europe. However, there are two different types of Golden Retrievers bred to two different standards. English Golden Retrievers Are Not a Separate BreedĪll Golden Retrievers are one breed and are registered as simply Golden Retrievers by the American Kennel Club. He is a champion of 6 countries, an FCI International Champion, and a Canadian Grand Champion. The Golden Retriever pictured above is our Micah who is an excellent example of an English Golden Retriever. What are English Cream Golden Retrievers? Are they different from American Golden Retrievers? How are they similar? Are there REALLY health differences? Are there exaggerations on the internet? What is the history of the breed? You will find answers to these questions and more on this page.
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