Golden Retriever Day
February 3 · Level 5 · #1179 of 2238
A day for golden retrievers, the sunny, feathery dogs famous for their friendly nature. Owners and fans of the breed spoil their pets a little extra today.
How it is celebrated: owners go on long walks, play fetch, take a swim and hand out treats, then post photos online. Some gather for breed meet-ups where dozens of dogs fetch at once.
The breed comes from Scotland, where it was developed in the nineteenth century as a gundog to carry shot waterfowl back gently. The name says it all: a retriever is a dog that brings things back.