Golden Retriever Club of Queensland Inc

To embrace public interest in Golden Retrievers and encourage the general improvement of the quality, breeding, exhibiting and working of Golden Retrievers.

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Welcome

The Golden Retriever Club of Queensland website is a resource for enthusiasts of Golden Retrievers and club members. It aims to inform, inspire, and support both current owners and those new to sharing their lives with these beloved dogs. The site offers a welcoming community for all who are passionate about Golden Retrievers.

what a beautiful world it would be if people had hearts like golden retrievers”

scottish origins

The history of the
Golden Retriever breed

The breed originated from a series of matings carried out by Lord Tweedmouth from 1864 onwards. The starting point was his acquisition of a good looking yellow coloured Flat Coated Retriever which he took to his estate at Guisechan, near Inverness in Scotland. He mated this dog to a Tweed Water Spaniel, a breed now long extinct, and then bred on from the offspring of this.
It was not until 1908 that the breed came into the public eye.

How do I find a good breeder?

So you’ve decided you’re ready to welcome a Golden into your family. But where do you start looking for a breeder, what green & red flags should I look out for? Expect to be on a waitlist and pay a deposit once puppies are born.

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All the beautiful shades of gold

There is only one breed of Golden Retriever and there is no shade of gold that is preferable over the others. All shades are correct for the breed. There are more important things to consider like health results when choosing a Golden to join your family.

Temperament

Kind, friendly, confident.

Characteristics

Intelligent, affectionate, gentle.

A great family dog

Love to be included as a part of the family and be near you.

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Giving back

Each year The Golden Retriever Club QLD inc donates to various charities
and organisations. Each year this need varies. The club also runs regular Heart & Eye clinics.
In 2024 the club donated…

$21,000 donated
The club were aware of costly medical needs for Goldens in GRR’s care.
GR Rescue
New South Wales
$5000 donated
The club responded to an increased need for Goldens in care at Wacol.
RSPCA QLD
Queensland
$670 donated
Fundraiser in memory of Ryan Aiken. Proceeds going to Golden Paws as chosen by Ryan’s family.
Golden Paws Rescue
Queensland
$500 per year
The club proudly supports a Story Dog each year from the Goldens on the Grass proceeds.
Story Dogs
Queensland