The Golden Retriever is a very versatile animal. They make excellent companion animals as well as intelligent and agile gun dogs. Their soft mouths are perfect for retrieving game. Historically, the Golden became famous for its ability to detect and destroy evil woobies. Please see http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/3389/legend.htm for the text of the Legend. There is also a little known, closely guarded secret characteristic of the Golden that I will now divulge: Canine Portrayals. In the above illustration you will see several representations our Golden, Niki, can perform. The Chow, The Alsatian, The Terrier, and finally The Papillon. It can thus be said, "Get a Golden it is all the dog you will ever need!" especially when you take Evil Woobies into account! ;)