Retriever, << rih TREE vuhr, >> is a hunting dog trained to retrieve (find and bring back) game that has been shot. The dog’s coat protects it from water and cold. Retrievers are fine swimmers and have a fine sense of smell. They take training easily. Dog breeders in the United States classify retrievers as sporting dogs. Recognized breeds of retrievers include the Chesapeake Bay retriever , the curly-coated retriever , the flat-coated retriever , the golden retriever , the Labrador retriever , and the Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever .
