The United States has the largest number of registered golden retrievers in the world, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the Golden Retriever Club of America (GRCA). Golden retrievers are also among the most popular dog breeds in the US, ranking third in the AKC popularity list in 2019.
The United Kingdom is the origin country of the golden retriever breed, developed in Scotland in the 19th century. The UK has the second largest number of registered golden retrievers in the world, according to the International Cynological Federation (FCI) and the Kennel Club. Golden retrievers are also among the most popular dog breeds in the UK, ranking seventh in the Kennel Club popularity list in 2019.
Canada has the third largest number of registered golden retrievers in the world, according to the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) and the Canadian Golden Retriever Breeders. Golden retrievers are also among the most popular dog breeds in Canada, ranking second in the CKC popularity list in 2019.
Australia has the fourth largest number of registered golden retrievers in the world, according to the Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC) and the Golden Retriever Club of Australia. Golden retrievers are also among the most popular dog breeds in Australia, ranking fifth in the ANKC popularity list in 2019.
France has the fifth largest number of registered golden retrievers in the world, according to the FCI and the Retriever Club de France. Golden retrievers are also among the most popular dog breeds in France, ranking eighth in the FCI popularity list in 2019.