“Golden retrievers are not bred to be guard dogs, and considering the size of their hearts and their irrepressible joy in life, they are less likely to bite than to bark, less likely to bark than to lick a hand in greeting. Despite their size, they think they are lap dogs, and despite being dogs, they think they are also human, and nearly every human they meet is judged to have the potential to be a boon companion who might, at any moment, cry, “Let’s go!” and lead them on a great adventure.”― Dean Koontz
Parents aim to pick the best companion for the house, especially when they have kids. One of the perfect dog breeds for every family is the golden retriever.
These dogs are gentle, brave, and lovable; traits that check all the important boxes that a family needs. Here are 50 adorable golden retrievers to brighten up your day!
1. Sleepy Golden retriever puppy on a cart
This golden retriever was having his nap on a cart. The pup is just too comfortable to look at, and he might make you want to take a nap. This dog is a therapy dog that the poster’s school brought in.
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2. Friendly puppy tries to socialize with a cat
Puppy looks so happy to meet a cat at home. The jolly golden retriever came by to say hello and it seemed that he wanted to be friends with him. However, the cat was just not at his level of enthusiasm.
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imgur/ccdominic
3. These cuddly bundles of joy are just too adorable to look at
Two golden retriever pups spend their naptime together on the couch. Just look at how the pale-colored puppy puts his arm around his best friend. Aren’t they just the sweetest?
TdF, shower, hair dye, work and sneaking in a MotoGP replay tonight by the time #TeamMani are taking their post-race naptime. pic.twitter.com/kCMSyieC4v
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4. Golden retriever on a canoe
This happy doggo spent his time with his owner paddling their canoe on the river. It seemed like the puppy enjoyed their sweet and peaceful time there. Moreover, the scenic view of the place is calming, especially with your best friend.
5. This adorable puppy wants a belly rub
Look at this puppy fishing for attention. The puppy and his owner were probably having a walk in the park when this silly dog turns on his back on the ground. The golden retriever raised his paws in the air as if he was inviting his owner to rub his belly.
6. “Look at my paw, hooman!”
This puppy just melts your heart with his innocent face and his adorable paws. The puppy raised one of his paws as he laid on the ground. Looking at him just makes you want to squish his tiny paws gently.
7. Puppy wants to draw attention as he lies on his owner’s camera kit
This puppy’s owner is probably a professional photographer and the puppy wants to go with his owner to shoot some beautiful scenes. This dog tries to get his owner’s attention by fitting himself in on the camera set. This photo is the first photo his owner captured in their new house.
8. All aboard the adorable puppy train!
The owners lined 11 adorable two-week-old puppies on a towel and they just look so cute. The puppies comfortably slept side-by-side and cuddled together. Can’t wait for this puppy train to grow up!
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9. He just wants to lie like this
A woman grabs her cousin’s puppy to cuddle with him and introduce him to the internet. The pooch immediately melted in the woman’s arms the moment she picked her up. She held the pup to the camera and you could see his satisfied face as he lies down.
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imgur/kn1187
10. “If I fits, I sits”
The climate may be too hot for this particular golden retriever and he is looking for someplace cool. He knew the perfect place for him – the fridge. The pup climbed onto one of the cool spots, but he eventually realized he couldn’t fit in there.
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reddit/matrix325
11. This golden retriever has some peculiar pattern on his coat
Some dogs grow up to have some peculiar marks on their coat, and this pup is one of them. He is a pale puppy with a black smudge-like pattern extending from his left eye down to his nose. This dog is simply quite wonderful!
12. They are digging for treasure at the beach
These puppies are out in the sun to have some fun. The owners took their puppies on the beach and you can see how happy the dogs were. Look at them happily digging for treasures in the sand.
13. Judgey golden retriever puppies watch people like this behind their car
Imagine you’re in the car behind this one, and you see these puppies in the car in front of you. You would probably be confused about what to feel as you see the judgey looks on their faces. However, their adorableness could make anyone’s day better.
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reddit/fattastic44
14. Week-old golden retriever puppy raises his tiny paw
Isn’t he cute? This puppy is probably a week old and his gentle face makes you want to look at him forever. You would probably be tempted to grab his tiny paws as he sticks it out in the air.
15. He looks proud as he got himself stuck
This puppy probably tried to fit himself in and got himself stuck in a tight place. However, it seems that he’s happy with what he just accomplished. Hopefully, his owner got him out there safely.
16. This one just went for a refreshing dip
This is probably not the first time that this puppy had a bath. Even the owner claimed that the golden retriever loves swimming. As some dogs are terrified of water, it is wonderful to know that this pup is brave enough to swim.
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17. “Sthap tickling me, hooman!”
This is the face of a dog who wants his owner to give him the tickles. The happy doggo raised his paws on the air and his owner just started rubbing his belly. You can see how the puppy enjoyed the rubs!
18. His favorite comfy pillow is his owner’s shoes
He couldn’t get comfortable when he’s not near his owner’s scent. Asides from shirts and pants, another accessory that could retain someone’s scent are shoes. Therefore, this puppy uses his owner’s shoe as a pillow to nap on.
19. Golden retriever wants to taste cheese
The curious dogs sniffed out a smelly thing in the kitchen and so he rushed to see what it is. As he reached the kitchen he saw his owner preparing grated cheese. Using his puppy eyes, he tells his owner that he wanted to have a little bit of it.
20. Adorable photo of puppy hugging his toy
Some pets have their own thing that they treat as a “security blanket” and it’s hard for them to calm down without it. For this golden retriever, it’s a tiny dinosaur stuffed toy. Look at him hugging the dinosaur as he sleeps.
21. I would definitely join these puppies in the tub
These puppies need some cleaning! As their owner placed them in a tub for their bath, they all just huddled there together like sardines. With that heavenly sight, the owner took a photo of the adorable tub and shared it on social media.
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reddit/NevaCash
22. The car’s cup holder is the perfect place for this golden retriever puppy
This golden retriever puppy has a specific place to sit in the car whenever his owner takes him on a road trip. The puppy fits perfectly in the car’s cup holder, and judging by the look on the pup’s face, he’s comfortable in it.
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reddit/TheGeoffos
23. Perfect day for a happy walk
Puppy has the widest smile as his owner carries him. It was probably his first walk together with his owner outside. What’s more, the weather was just perfect for an enjoyable walk in a park.
24. These puppies are arranged in a perfect ascending order
Four golden retriever puppies stuck their heads through their doggy fence to admire the view. Luckily, the owner was able to notice them as they are perfectly ordered by height. These puppies are just clueless at how wonderful they look.
25. This silly pup somehow got his head stuck in a ball
Puppy was playing with his toys, but somehow, as the owners were looking away, this happened. The dog got his head stuck in a plastic spherical shaped toy and he knew he messed up big time. As his owners rushed to the scene, the puppy looks at them with his pleading eyes asking for help.
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imgur/Vtrin
26. Sleepy pup in a tube
Two adorable puppies were exhausted running around playing with each other. Finally, they found their respective spot to take their naps. The first one slept on the floor while the other one slept on their play tube.
27. Puppy says hello to his parent
Momma walks in to see her children behind their fence and this puppy was the first one to greet her. It was adorable when the puppy touched noses with her mother. The concerned momma also made sure that the puppy was okay.
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reddit/leebejeebee
28. Chubby puppy loves to be held like this
This chunky puppy is a perfect ball of fur that you couldn’t get enough of. The more you look at him, the more you would want to pinch his chubby cheeks. Moreover, the puppy loves to be held with his body leaning against his owner’s arms.
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29. You would certainly love this beautiful sight
Isn’t this puppy just adorable? The puppy lies on his back with his paws on top as if he is waiting for someone to pet him. You simply can’t get enough of his innocent looks.
30. Another photogenic puppy smiling at you
Sometimes, you would wish for your puppies to stay puppies forever. You could probably say this when you look at this one. This puppy’s glimmering eyes and fluffy coat would instantly captivate anybody!
31. This puppy loves to be carried like this
Look at this puppy’s smug look as his owner carries him like a baby. The puppy and his owner were hiking in the forest, but halfway, this dog just gives up and lets his owner carry him. With a satisfied look on his face, he was happy that he got what he wanted.
32. Little guy loves playing in the mud
Sometimes our dogs become filthy after a rough playtime especially if they just played in the mud. This dog was caught red-handed and was immediately called back home. Well, just look at him covered with all that dust and mud.
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33. Puppy and his puppy jacket
Owner bought his puppy a fashionable piece of clothning. For the first time, he was able to wear the puppy jacket and look at how well it fits him. Time for a quick photoshoot then!
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34. Golden retriever puppy tries to get his snoot out of the fence
Puppies are quite a handful as they could get themselves stuck almost anywhere. For this pooch, he tried to get out of the fence but ended up getting his adorable snoot stuck on the other side. Thankfully, the owner was there to save the day, but it doesn’t hurt to take a quick picture too.
35. This sock-loving doggo is proud with his silly hobby
Some dogs have mischievous habits and they are even capable of ransacking the house if owners don’t discipline them. This particular golden retriever loves socks so much and he is proud of it. In this picture, he was caught trying to grab his owner’s sock right from the man’s feet.
36. Golden retriever smiles with his doggy braces
This golden retriever puppy was born with teeth deformities. When he was old enough, his owner decided to apply braces to fix his teeth problems. Despite the braces, this puppy still gives a smile that could make your day better.
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37. This happy doggo loves playing with this kitty
Who knows that cats and dogs could get along? This particular golden retriever’s best friend is an adorable kitty cat and they love hanging out together. Look at them play on the garden bench.
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reddit/revenio86
38. Park benches are this pup’s favorite napping spot
Wherever they are, for this pup, public benches are the perfect resting spot after a long walk. Look at his satisfied face as he naps comfortably on the benches.
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39. Messy eating puppies
Some puppies just don’t know how to eat without leaving a mess. These young puppies sure could eat but look at the aftermath. The puppies are covered with food everywhere.
40. Insanely photogenic golden retriever
This golden retriever has the widest smile on the camera. His fluffy coat and innocent eyes make you want to keep him for yourself. Although, Humphrey the puppy is happy with his loving family.
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reddit/Dawngeon
41. Puppy just wants some attention
Our puppies love seeking our attention and sometimes at the weirdest times. As this dog owner washes the dishes, his puppy suddenly sits on the dish rack so he would notice him. A few pets might not be enough for this needy dog.
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imgur/hunt4itt
42. Comfy puppy taking his nap beside his owner
This comfortable puppy loves napping, but he couldn’t nap without two things – his favorite toy and his owner. Look at him just lie on his back beside his owner’s arms. His favorite toy was also there to keep him company.
43. This golden retriever puppy has the happiest smile
It’s impossible not to be attached to this puppy. This puppy gives off the happiest smile as his owner carries him. This pup’s smile is a smile that you could rarely see anywhere.
44. Overly surprised puppy
Ever seen a dog’s shocked face? Well, here it is plain as day. This golden retriever may have caught his owner doing something shocking. It’s as if he was saying, “What did you just do, hooman!”
45. No one could resist booping the snoot
It’s hard to resist booping the perfect snoot. Just look at this puppy sleeping comfortably. If you would ever see this puppy sleeping like this, you would probably touch his paws and even his button nose.
46. A golden day in the park
Owner takes his puppy for a walk in the park. With the perfect day and weather, it’s impossible not to try new things in the park. The owner then decided to put his puppy on a swing. Just look at the puppy’s happy face!
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reddit/Wildchild0822
47. Adorable golden retriever puppy
This owner shares a wonderful picture of his puppy on Instagram. The puppy was shown happily lying on his back on his bed along with his toys. You could say that his owner is just proud to have him as his best friend.
48. You just can’t get enough with this puppy’s vibrant smile
This is indeed a golden smile from this golden retriever. It’s impossible not to be captivated by this puppy’s smile. The longer you look at him, the longer it takes for your smile to wear off.
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reddit/bonjelea
49. Proud momma and her 3-day old puppies
This golden retriever bore six perfectly healthy puppies. In this picture, the puppies are already three days old. You could see how proud she is beside her six bundles of joy.
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reddit/pubestic
50.Puppy eating her greens
Last but not the least, it’s Luna! Most dogs hate eating vegetables but this one does not. She chews on cabbage strips on the floor without any problem and I’m so proud of her.
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These puppies are certainly a bundle of joy to everyone. It’s just impossible not to be charmed with these puppies’ adorableness. I was even lucky to have one for my family. These fifty golden retriever puppies would most likely convince you to get one for yourself!
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