When hotshot canine Buddy's teen owner becomes the school's new quarterback, Buddy catchers the spirit and joins the team. Two sinister Russian circus owners dognap Buddy for their star attraction.

"What is an arthritic thirteen-year-old golden retriever to do when the human he loves most asks him to compete in a dance contest? Say yes, of course. Cosmo has been a devoted older brother to his human, Max, for a lifetime of trick-or-treating, movie watching, and family dance nights. And now Max is convinced that dance is the key to keeping his arguing parents--and his whole family--together. Max thinks that if he and Cosmo can win a canine freestyle...

She arrived with her name, Trixie. I joked sometimes that it sounded more like a stripper than a dog. But if it sounded more like a stripper than a dog, it sounded more like an elf or a fairy than a stripper. Elves and fairies are magical beings, and so was she. A heartwarming memoir of a very special dog.

Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. They want a puppy of their own more than just about anything. They know dogs are a lot of work. But their Mom still doesn't think their family is ready for a puppy. Then, Goldie arrives. She is a sweet golden retriever who needs a home. Goldie is very young. She doesn't know how to be a good puppy yet. Will Charles and Lizzie be able to help her?

Sammy, a golden retriever, becomes a guide dog for Jessie, a college freshman who is blind, and constantly watches their big-city surroundings to keep her safe. Includes back matter about the breed and the role of the working dog.

From their shiny, golden coat to their deep brown eyes, golden retrievers are beautiful--inside and out! Learn more about these faithful, dependable hard-working dogs inside. Children love dogs and puppies--but how much do they know about the breeds themselves? Our Domestic Dogs series takes young readers into the fascinating world of dogs for a close look at some of the most popular breeds. Simple, engaging text and bright photos introduce young...

This book is a a work of narrative nonfiction that chronicles the author's first year with her Golden Retreiver, Scout, based on her blog of the same name from The New York Times. Is is an instructive and entertaining chronicle of a puppy's first year, by the author, the managing editor of The New York Times. One summer day, she brought home a nine-week-old golden retriever named Scout. Over the following year, as she and her husband raised their...

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to golden retrievers. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of golden retievers.