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perfectly happy in an urban setting, as long as he is given plenty of exercise every day. But there is one aspect of Golden Retriever ownership that is nonnegotiable. This is a breed that thrives on human companion- ship, and if you have to spend long periods out of the house and will be forced to leave your Golden home alone, you should definitely think again. No breed of dog should be left for lengthy periods, but a Golden, more than most, regards separation as pure torture. Golden Retriever history The history of many dog breeds is shrouded in mystery, and it is difficult to separate fact from fiction, myth from reality. Howev- er, the Golden Retriever has a remarkably well-documented history that traces back to a country estate in Scotland.

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