COAT COLOR COMES WITH NO GUARANTEES

   Why post these five very attractive dogs? To illustrate the point that the broad color range in Golden Retrievers (some would say from cream to chestnut) can produce surprises. Sometimes the litter will have darker pups than either of the parents; sometimes the pups will mature to colors which are lighter than either sire or dam. In fact, it is not unusual for a Golden litter to contain both light and dark pups. So much depends upon the dogs in their background. French breeding is behind the bitch featured at the bottom.
    My favorite Dewmist-bred dog, Silkventure,was from a litter of cream-coated pups. And his parents were both either born-cream Goldens or very light gold-born specimens.Any one who has seen and admired "Sidney" knows that he is without doubt gold in color.
   Your wish is my command. So I've added a photo of Sidney along with another personal favorite of mine, "Archie" aka Zampanzar Say It Again Shardanell. Though both are properly considered English Type, Sidney was born in Sweden and Archie is Spanish by birth .And, as can be clearly seen, coat color is quite different in these two outstanding champions.