Scotland welcomes world’s cutest meet-up as 466 Golden Retrievers gather at breed’s ancestral home
Hundreds of golden retrievers descended on the breed’s Highland ancestral home for four days of activities this week.
Dog owners from more than a dozen countries brought their furry friends to the ruins of Scotland’s Guisachan House in Glen Affric, where Golden Retriever pups were first born 155 years ago, according to the BBC. The estate is where Lord Tweedmouth first bred the breed he believed would fare well in the Scottish Highland.
Visitors took part in lectures, workshops, demonstrations, a night-time procession, and presumably, playtime in recent days.
Thursday’s “The Gathering” was reportedly the world’s largest meet-ups of Golden Retrievers in one location. The Telegraph said 466 dogs participated.
The America Kennel Club (AKC) describes the Scottish breed as dogs that are “serious workers at hunting and field work, as guides for the blind, and in search-and-rescue,” adding that they “enjoy obedience and other competitive events, and have an endearing love of life when not at work.”
The AKC also rates Golden Retrievers “among America’s most popular dog breeds.”
