Sophie and Gracie. They are English Cream Golden Retrievers.....the original breed of Golden Retrievers....America is the only place with "Red" Golden Retrievers....We (America) made them red by breeding them with Irish Setters in the 30's. While the AKC scoffs at this, they are truly a different breed then their Red cousins. Just to look at them they are shorter and longer but less athletic. The parents of these dogs (different sets) came from the Ukraine and the other from Belfast area. Gracie is 8 and Sophie is 2. They are the best dogs I ever had...both gentle and kind, and way to smart for their own good. Gracie has figured out how to trigger the ice maker in the refrigerator. I always had little pools of water on the floor.....I have to turn it off after we are done. They are now working the Amazon guy for treats, when he shows....When he comes, Sophie sits up and paws the air without making a sound.
