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A red-gold retriever with a gold crown decorated with small pink flowers, wearing pearl necklaces and a pink lace-trimmed. 5 / 24

The Retriever Princess Wore Pearls, Roses and a Gentle Smile

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Silky ears the color of polished mahogany frame a gentle, honest face in this portrait. The red-gold retriever princess wears a little gold crown tucked with pink blossoms, and her neck is encircled by several long strands of pearls over a ruffled lace collar. Her pink gown is embroidered with golden vines and tiny flowers, with rosy ribbons at the sleeves. Behind her, clouds of pink and gold scrollwork fill the canvas, and she looks out with warm, trusting brown eyes. The sheen on her long ears is painted in warm, glossy strokes, and the pearls catch tiny highlights against the soft pink silk.

Retrievers were bred to fetch game for hunters, and that history shows in their soft mouths, friendly attitude and eagerness to please. They are usually good with children and other pets, which makes them popular family dogs. They need regular exercise, and many love swimming and fetch. Their feathered coats need brushing a few times a week to keep them tangle-free. Retrievers also love to eat, so measured portions help keep them at a healthy weight, and a vet can help you with the right plan for each age.

The princess appears kind, patient and a little shy about all the finery. We imagine she would happily trade the crown for a tennis ball, but she wears it with grace anyway. The court is lucky to have such a gentle royal.

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