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9. Golden Retriever
The average cost is $2,000. Country of Origin: Scotland The Golden Retriever shines as one of the kindest dogs here. Bred as a gun dog, it fetched waterfowl or game post-hunt. Its name nods to retrieving prey unscathed.
Shutterstock, Olena Brodetska and Golden Retriever Prized for hunting with soft mouths—carrying eggs unbroken—Golden Retrievers are loyal and striking with golden or cream fur. They rank fifth globally in popularity.
Adored in films and TV, they’ve starred in NBC’s Year in the Life and CBS’s Sam. Their loving, teachable nature makes them worldwide favorites in any media.
