Description:
Newt is a lovely Husky/Retriever mix.  The two breeds have really come togther well in her.  She has a lovely coat and sweet demeanor.  The nice thing about mixed breeds is the dog usually takes the best from both.  In this case, I think that the Retiever should mitigate the Husky's desire to roam, something that can be very frustrating for a dog owner!  This dearheart just wants to be close to you.  She really is a gem!

6/1 Volunteer Update:
Oh Newt!  What a beautiful girl!  She is very gentle too!  She really seems to like children very much as she gravitates towards them.  She kept "jumping up" on a 3 and 5 year old that was playing with her but it was more like she had her paws around them and just stood there, gently hugging them.  They LOVED it.  Her coat is beautiful and as she continues to eat a good diet and is introduced to a less stressful environment it is going to be sooooo silky and soft.  She is very dainty too.  While Macon practically dives in head first into the puddles, Newt tiptoes around them and avoids them at all cost.  This is one loving, sweet, and CLEAN puppy!

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Golden Retriever was first developed in the British Isles, probably from crosses between a yellow Flat-Coated Retriever, light-coated Tweed Water Spaniels, other spaniels, setters and even the Newfoundland and possibly the Bloodhound. In fact the breed was first shown as a Golden Flat-Coat. The Golden is one of the world's foremost family companion dogs. Many of the top obedience competition dogs in the country are Golden retrievers. The Golden is also a fine bird dog on both land and in the water. He has an excellent nose and has been used not only for hunting and tracking, but also for narcotics detection. Because of his great desire to please and capacity for love and learning, the Golden Retriever is also used as a guide for the blind, therapy dog, and service dog for the disabled. These are lovable, well-mannered, intelligent dogs with a great charm. They are easily trained, and always patient and gentle with children. Loyal, confident, sweet and eager to please. It is active, loving and an outstanding family dog. Golden Retrievers enjoy pleasing their masters, so obedience training can be fun. They excel in obedience competitions. Friendly with everyone, including other dogs, the Golden Retriever has very little, if any, guarding instincts. While unlikely to attack, Goldens make good watchdogs, loudly signaling a stranger's approach. This breed needs to be around people to be happy. If isolated from human contact, or left alone for long periods of time, the Golden Retriever may become mischievous. They can be over-exuberant and distractible. Some of the Golden's talents are hunting, tracking, retrieving, narcotics detection, agility, competitive obedience, and performing tricks. These dogs also love to swim. They have a life expectancy of 10-12 years.