51�Թ�

The first litter of golden retrievers was born in 1868 to a Tweed water spaniel, a breed now extinct, and yellow wavy-coated retriever.

The Irish water spaniel, wire fox terrier, Labrador, and basset hound also sport mugs that are scientifically proven to pull at our heartstrings.

The Irish water spaniel, looking a bit nervous, has been sent away by the judge!

“Irish water spaniels are known as the clown of the gundog breed, and he’s no exception,” she says.

Others include the Great Dane in Pennsylvania and the American water spaniel in Wisconsin.