Golden Retriever / The Golden Retriever’s roots are Scottish. During the mid 18th Century, wildfowl hunting became popular among the rich. Scotland is covered in lakes, tarns and rivers, so a dog was needed which could retrieve from both land &amp; water. The improvement in firearm capability soon meant that birds were being downed at greater distances from the guns, and over difficult terrain. Even the best setters and retrievers of the day were not up to the job. See more at: http://www.noahsdogs.com/