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What is The Difference in A  English Cream Golden Retriever And A Golden Retriever? Nothing, They Are Both Golden Retrievers!

English Cream Golden Retrievers vs. American Golden Retrievers:

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English Cream Golden Retrievers and American Golden Retrievers are both members of the Golden Retriever breed, but they differ slightly in appearance and temperament. English Cream Golden Retrievers typically have lighter coats, ranging from cream to dark golden, whereas American Golden Retrievers display a broader spectrum of golden shades, and exclude the cream color in the GRCA color standard. Additionally, English Creams are known for their blockier heads and stockier build. Please understand: a Golden Retriever is, fundamentally, a Golden Retriever—regardless of the country of origin. We only use terms like “English Golden Retriever,” “English Cream Golden Retriever,” “White Golden Retriever,” and “British Golden Retriever” because they have become widely recognized labels in the United States. Unfortunately, many people in the U.S. mistakenly believe these represent separate breeds, which is simply not true.

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Our Breeding Program:

Our English Cream Golden Retrievers boast pedigrees filled with World Winner and English Champion titles. We believe our lines represent some of the finest in the region. Our puppies exhibit the hallmark traits of the breed: blocky heads, strong bone structure, and an exceptional temperament that any breeder would take pride in.

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The Kennel Club of England’s Breed Standard:

As passionate fanciers of the English Cream Golden Retriever, we adhere closely to the Kennel Club of England’s official breed standard when making breeding decisions. Below is a summary of that standard:

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Breed Standard Summary

  • General Appearance: Symmetrical, balanced, active, and powerful with a level movement and a kind expression.

  • Characteristics: Biddable, intelligent, and naturally skilled in working roles.

  • Temperament: Kind, friendly, and confident.

  • Head and Skull: Broad but not coarse; well-chiseled and balanced with a powerful, deep muzzle. The length of the foreface should match the length from stop to occiput. Nose preferably black.

  • Eyes: Dark brown, well set apart, with dark rims.

  • Ears: Moderately sized and aligned with the eyes.

  • Mouth: Strong jaws with a perfect scissor bite — upper teeth closely overlapping lower and set square to the jaws.

  • Neck: Of good length, clean, and muscular.

  • Forequarters: Straight forelegs with good bone; well-laid-back shoulders; upper arm equal in length to the blade, positioning legs beneath the body; elbows close-fitting.

  • Body: Short-coupled and well-balanced; deep chest; well-sprung ribs; level topline.

  • Hindquarters: Strong and muscular loin and legs; well-developed second thighs; well-bent stifles; hocks straight and well let down. Cow-hocks are highly undesirable.

  • Feet: Round and cat-like.

  • Tail: Set level with the back, reaching the hocks; should not curl at the tip.

  • Gait/Movement: Powerful and ground-covering with good drive; true and straight in both front and rear movement. No hackney action.

  • Coat: Flat or wavy with good feathering; dense, water-resistant undercoat.

  • Colour: Any shade of gold or cream. Red or mahogany is not acceptable. A few white hairs on the chest are permitted.

  • Size:

    • Dogs: 56–61 cm (22–24 in) at the withers

    • Bitches: 51–56 cm (20–22 in) at the withers

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