Meet Josh the Golden Retriever and with this pattern you can create him for yourself. This is the little dog that got PixieKitten started and just the purrfect gift for any dog lover. He stands five inches tall and six inches from nose to tail.

Golden Retrievers are friendly, loyal, self-confident and have a cheerful and lively temperament. They are an excellent companion and very good with children. As their name states, the Golden Retriever loves to retrieve things. Whether it's sticks, flying disks, or balls, they love to chase and retrieve anything.

There friendliness and gentleness make them poor guard dogs. The typical Golden Retriever is calm, intelligent, and very eager to please. They make excellent guide dogs, assistance dogs, and search and rescue dogs.