History Quiz

Below is a fun quiz to test your knowledge on the history of the Golden Retriever and Canadian Golden Retriever facts. All answers can be found within the various pages in our History section.

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Golden Retriever History Quiz

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1 / 10

In which country was the Golden Retriever created?

Ireland

Wales

England

Scotland

The Golden Retriever was developed in Scotland in the mid-19th century as a hunting dog able to retrieve land and water fowl.

2 / 10

What is the name of the estate where the Golden Retriever was created?

Dunstaffnage

Taymouth

Guisachan

Inveraray

The 1600 acre historical Guisachan Estate was built in the 1850’s by Lord Tweedmouth.

Guisachan Estate, as it appears today. For more information on Guisachan Estate please visit Friends of Guisachan

3 / 10

What was the first Canadian Kennel Club recognized club for the Golden Retriever called?

Golden Retriever Club of Canada

Golden Retriever Club of Ontario

Golden Retriever Club of British Columbia

Golden Retriever Club of Central Canada

The first Golden Club was registered with the C.K.C. in 1958 and called the Golden Retriever Club of Ontario. Their first meeting was held at the home of Harold Sherlock.

4 / 10

In what decade was the first Canadian Kennel Club licensed Golden Retriever specialty show held?

1940's

1960's

1950's

1930's

1970's

In November 1959 The Golden Retriever Club of Ontario held their FIRST licensed specialty show. The Specialty was held at the home of Major Crawford in King City, Ontario. They hosted an entry of twenty-six Goldens under judge Alben E. (Nancy) Sturdee. Northland’s Castor owned by Dr. Tom DeGeer and handled by John McNicol was Best of Breed.

5 / 10

In what decade was the first Golden Retriever awarded Best In Show in North America?

1960's

1940's

1930's

1950's

1920's

In 1933 Am/Can Ch. Speedwell Pluto was the first Golden to earn Best in Show in North America – at Puget Sound Kennel Club in Washington State.

6 / 10

In what decade was the first GRCC National Specialty held outside of Ontario?

1970's

1960's

1980's

1990's

In 1989 the National Specialty was held in Port Moody, B.C. hosted by the Golden Retriever Club of British Columbia. This is the first time the National Specialty was held outside of Ontario and marked a “NEW GOLDEN BEGINNING”.

7 / 10

What is the name of this famous Golden Retriever?

Speedwell Kelso

Speedwell Pluto

Speedwell Dainty

Speedwell Emerald

The Golden Retriever is Pluto, BIS, Am/Can Ch Speedwell Pluto. Pluto is regarded as the foundation sire of the breed in North America and was first Best in Show Golden in North America in 1933. Click here to read more.

8 / 10

Lady Aberdeen, who has been credited with introducing the Golden Retriever to Canada, is the daughter of:

Queen Victoria

King Edward VII

Dudley Coutts Marjoribanks

John Stapleton

Lady Aberdeen and her brother, the Hon. A.J. Marjoribanks.
January 1894, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Ishbel Marie Marjoribanks Hamilton-Gordon, Marchioness of Aberdeen and Temair, vice-regal consort, author, philanthropist and women’s rights advocate also known as, Lady Aberdeen was the daughter of Lord Tweedmouth, also known as Sir Dudley Coutts Marjoribanks. Lord Tweedmouth is the founder of the breed we all know and love, the Golden Retrievers

9 / 10

The famous Canadian Rockhaven kennels was started by:

Samuel Magoffin

Charles Chaplin

Harold Lloyd

Montgomery Clift

Col. Samuel Magoffin imported from Britain Pluto, Am. & Can. Ch. Speedwell Pluto OS,that was to establish his Rockhaven Kennels in North Vancouver.

10 / 10

In this historic photo, what is the name of the Golden Retriever carrying Queen Elizabeth's purse?

Duff

Goldie

Rocky

Mark

Her Royal Highness the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, and Governor General Vincent Massey strolling through the gardens of Rideau Hall (the Canadian Monarch and Governor General’s official residence). Governor General Massey’s Golden Retriever, Duff, carrying the Queen’s purse. Oct. 15, 1957

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