Because the standard describes an ideal specimen, it is not based on any particular dog. It is a concept against which judges compare actual dogs and breeders strive to produce dogs. Ata dog show, the dog that wins is the one that comes closest, in the judge's opinion, to the standard for her breed.
The overall appearance of the Golden Retriever is described in the breed's official American Kennel Club breed standard, which was revised and adopted in 1982. The Golden should be an athletic dog whose overall attitude is as much a part of her being as any physical components.
It is important to keep in mind when reading the standard and trying to match one's own Golden to it that the standard describes an ideal Golden, and some sections are geared toward a show interpretation.
The American Kennel Club familiarly referred to as the AKC, it is a nonprofit organization devoted to the advancement of purebred dogs. The AKC maintains a registry of recognized breeds and adopts and enforces rules for the dog events including shows, obedience trials, field trials, hunting tests, lure coursing, herding, earth dog trials, agility and the Canine Good Citizen Program.
It is a club of clubs, established in 1884 and composed, today, of over 500 autonomous dog clubs throughout the United States. Each club is represented by a delegate; the delegates make up the legislative body of the AKC, voting on rules and electing directors.
The American Kennel Club maintains the Stud Book, the record of every dog ever registered with the AKC, and publishers a variety of materials on purebred dogs, including a monthly magazine, books and numerous educational pamphlets.
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