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Golden Irish Quiz

A Golden Retriever's face with a deep red coat. How much do you know about the Irish Setter Golden Retriever mix?

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  1. Which two breeds make a Golden Irish?

    Both parents are famous bird dogs.

  2. Who developed the Golden Retriever in the Scottish Highlands?

    In 1868 he paired a yellow retriever named Nous with a Tweed Water Spaniel named Belle.

  3. What does "set" mean for an Irish Setter?

    Irish Setters were developed in Ireland in the 1700s.

  4. Which 1962 Disney film helped make Irish Setters famous in the U.S.?

    The film was about an Irish Setter.

  5. How much exercise does a Golden Irish need?

    Swimming and fetch are favorites.

  6. Why might a Golden Irish stay bouncy for years?

    Expect a long puppyhood.

  7. About what share of Golden Retrievers will develop cancer, according to estimates cited by the Morris Animal Foundation?

    A Golden Irish can inherit that risk.

  8. Which DNA tests should the Irish Setter parent have?

    rcd1 is an early form of inherited blindness.

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