The Royal Chef Is a Golden Retriever Who Loves Every Dish
Behind that tall white hat is the friendliest face in the palace kitchen. The Golden Retriever has a deep red-gold coat and soft, drooping ears, with warm brown eyes that look right at you. His coat is a cream and gold brocade with pink ruffles and lace at the neck, and a golden tassel dangles from his shoulder. Behind him, pink drapery, golden shells and swirling curlicues create a cheerful pastel scene.
His expression is that of a chef who has just opened the oven and is thrilled by what he sees. The fluffy ears and relaxed mouth make it easy to imagine the whole palace gathering in the doorway.
Golden Retrievers are friendly, patient and eager to please, which is why they are so popular as family dogs. They were bred to retrieve birds for hunters, so they usually love fetch, swimming and carrying things in their mouths. They need regular exercise, and their thick coat sheds and needs regular brushing. They love food, and they can gain weight easily, so measured meals are a good idea. As with any dog, keep chocolate, grapes, onions and sugar-free sweeteners well away from them, and talk to your vet about diet and joint care.
The menu tonight is surely very long. The chef will happily sample every dish, just to be safe.
