What's going on with the black golden retriever?
A rare black golden retriever has been attracting a lot of attention on social media recently. Many netizens are curious: Aren’t all golden retrievers golden? Is the black golden retriever a genetic mutation or a new breed? This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to reveal the truth about black golden retrievers.
1. Statistics of hot search data on the entire network

| platform | Related topic readings | Number of discussions | Hot search ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 million | 85,000 | Top 3 | |
| Douyin | 98 million | 123,000 | Top 5 |
| little red book | 56 million | 42,000 | Top 8 |
| Station B | 32 million | 21,000 | Top 12 |
2. The truth about black golden retrievers
1.Gene mutation causes: Experts say that black hair in purebred golden retrievers is a rare genetic mutation, with a probability of about one in a million. This is related to the abnormal combination of dominant genes in golden retrievers.
2.Not a new species: At present, neither the Federation of Cynology International (FCI) nor the American Kennel Club (AKC) recognizes the black golden retriever as an independent breed, and all registered golden retriever standards are still based on the golden color.
3.health condition: Black hair will not affect the health of a golden retriever. Its personality is the same as that of an ordinary golden retriever, and it still remains docile and friendly.
3. Hot topics of discussion among netizens
| Discussion angle | Support ratio | Main point |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance evaluation | 68% positive | "Black is more noble" "Beauty that subverts traditional cognition" |
| genetic controversy | 42% doubt | "Maybe it's a hybrid" "I hope genetic testing will be announced" |
| market impact | 35% follow | "Will it cause hype?" "Worry about disordered reproduction" |
4. Authoritative interpretation by experts
1.Genetics expert Professor WangPointed out: "This is a typical atavism. The golden retriever ancestors did have dark genes, but modern breeding standards have eliminated them."
2.Chairman Li, Dog Breeders AssociationEmphasis: "It is not recommended to deliberately breed black golden retrievers. This does not comply with breed standards and may cause health risks."
3.Dr. Zhang from Pet HospitalReminder: "No matter what the coat color is, regular physical examinations are required. Black hair may absorb heat more easily, so you need to pay special attention to sun protection in summer."
5. Related extension hotspots
| Related topics | heat index | uptrend |
|---|---|---|
| Chaos in the rare pet market | 89 | ↑32% |
| Gene Editing Pet Ethics | 76 | ↑18% |
| Internet celebrity pet marketing routines | 82 | ↑25% |
6. Correctly view the phenomenon of rare pets
1.Say no to hype: We should not blindly pursue products due to rarity to avoid encouraging irrational consumption.
2.scientific cognition: Rare traits often pose health risks and should be fully understood before breeding.
3.Comply with regulations: my country's "Animal Epidemic Prevention Law" clearly stipulates that artificially creating genetically defective pets is not allowed
4.Adopt instead of buy: Ordinary pets also deserve care, and there are a large number of fur babies waiting for families in the adoption channel.
The emergence of black golden retrievers is not only an interesting genetic display, but also triggers people's thinking about pet breeding. While appreciating the unique beauty, we should look at the diversity of nature with a scientific attitude and care for every life in a responsible way.
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