Five interesting facts about Golden Retrievers you should know

First bred in Scotland in the mid 19th century, the Golden Retriever was developed to support hunting expeditions.

They were used as gun dogs to retrieve shot waterfowl during hunting and shooting parties, hence the name 'retriever'.

They first arrived in North America in 1920s, and were widely loved for their looks and temperament. They were officially registered as a breed in 1925.

Do you know that two US Presidents, namely Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan enjoyed the company of Golden Retrievers while in office?

President Ford's Golden was named Liberty, while President Reagan's Retriever, Victory was one of the six dogs he owned.

Some other popular celebrities to own the Golden Retriever are Jimmy Fallon, Emma Stone, Miranda Lambert, Adam Levine, and Oprah Winfrey.

Golden Retrievers are often spotted in movies and television shows.

And, that's not just because they are cute. In fact, their calm nature, along with their ability to be trained is what lands them so many movie gigs, from time to time.

They are easy to train, reliable and consistent.

They have featured in movies like Air Bud (1997) and Homeward Bound (1993).

It's not all fun and fame for these dogs, their services are often used in rescue and search operations.

What makes them great rescue and guide dogs is their strong sense of smell and tracking abilities.

Famously, a two-year-old Golden, called Bretagne helped search for survivors during 9/11, and further went on to contribute in rescue efforts during Hurricanes Rita and Katrina as well.