Golden Rottie Retriever

The Golden Rottie is a relatively new hybrid breed, which means we don’t know a whole lot about their history. Fortunately, the parent breeds' history is well documented — let's take a closer look.

The Golden Retriever's origin story starts in 19th-century Scotland, at the estate of Dudley Majoribanks. Better known by his official title, Lord Tweedmouth, this politician embarked on a quest to breed the "pawfect" hunting dog whose traits suited the wet climate and rugged terrain for which the Scottish Highlands are famous.

For half a century, Lord Tweedmouth engaged in selective breeding and meticulous record-keeping. Toward the end of the 1800s, Tweedmouth had successfully created the Golden Retriever's ancestor. By the early 1900s, the first Golden Retriever as we know it today had graced the stage at a dog show in the UK. And the rest, as they say, is history!

Golden Retrievers are celebrated for their loyalty, kindness, attentiveness, and loving nature. Add in a dash of athletic prowess and a keen sense of smell, and it's easy to see why these even-tempered doggos make "grrreat" family pets and professional canine athletes alike.

The Rottweiler's origins, on the other paw, aren't as clear. We do know that they were most likely descendants of the Molossus, which was a powerfully built mastiff-type dog from Rome. These tough, well-built dogs were used to herd cattle.

Over the centuries, Rottweilers were bred to guard livestock, property, and even carts of meat that the strong dogs pulled around the town for butchers. It comes as no surprise that, with jobs such as these, Rottweiliers are protective by nature. While we believe that no dog breed is inherently aggressive, the Rottweiler needs a consistent training regimen from an experienced pet parent to thrive.

The Rottweiler's loyalty and protective nature towards their family made these dogs "pawpular", and in the 1920s, the first Rottie made their way to America. Not long after, the breed was registered by the American Kennel Club in 1931. Today, Rotties are loving, loyal, and dedicated to their families.