The Guisachan House in the Scottish Highlands is said to be the birthplace of the three dogs that formed the standard for the golden retriever breed Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE.

This breed thrives on companionship and is highly sensitive to their owner's emotions, which may explain why Smith's golden retriever finds solace in carrying a familiar item when she is away.

This Golden Ratio of Beauty ... Experts at the American Kennel Club described the breed as "a breathtaking sight". Tolling Retrievers, which originate in Canada, received a beauty rating of ...