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The golden retriever and its history were feted by 222 goldens and their masters who gathered from around the globe for a celebration in the breed's ancestral Scottish Highlands home in July. Hosted by the Golden Retriever Club of Scotland, the festival is held at the abandoned home of Dudley Coutts Marjoribanks, who bred the first golden retriever.
The goldens and their masters participated in a dog show, tug of war and other games. (Gordon Richardson)
The festival is called the Guisachan Gathering and takes its name from the ancestral home of the golden retriever breed. (Gordon Richardson)
Golden retriever enthusiasts from around the world traveled to the Scottish Highlands ceremony, organizers said. (Gordon Richardson)
Goldens pose in front of the abandoned Guisachan Estate, where the breed was born. (Gordon Richardson)
Golden retrievers of all shapes, sizes, colors and ages were welcome. (Gordon Richardson)
The 222 goldens present set a Golden Retriever Club of Scotland record. (Gordon Richardson)
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