101 dalmatians? They've got nothing on us: 222 golden retrievers gather outside the Highland house where they originate

The event was hosted by the Golden Retriever Club of Scotland

First event held in 2006 to commemorate 50th anniversary of the club

Venue belonged to Lord Tweedmouth, who started the breed in 19th century

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Forget 101 dalmatians - when it comes to a gathering of adorable pets nothing beats 222 golden retrievers.

The record-breaking number of golden retrievers were pictured at Guisachan House in Tomich, Invernessshire, the birthplace of the breed, for the Highland gathering of the gentle canines.

The event was hosted by the Golden Retriever Club of Scotland at the Highland gathering last month.

This was the third such Gathering at the birthplace of the Golden Retriever on Guisachan Estate near Beauly in the Highlands of Scotland

Guisachan Estate near Beauly in the Highlands of Scotland - the estate belonged to Lord Tweedmouth who originated the breed there in the 1860s

The club first held a similar event in 2006 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the organization.

This year was the largest ever gathering of retrievers at the place from where the iconic breed originates, going back to the 19th century.

Bringing together so many pets proved a headache for organiser Jim Richardsson, but it was all worthwhile for the dog enthusiast.

Mr Richardson, a GRCS committee member, said: ‘The last three months of planning were a bit manic, but it was all worthwhile. I had a PA system and I was shouting at the owners “Get out! Get out of the photo!"

People came to the golden retriever event in Scotland from all over the world - from as far afield as Hawaii

Popular event: Bringing together so many pets, however, proved a headache for organiser Jim Richardsson of the Golden Retriever Club, but it was all worthwhile for the dog enthusiast

Organiser Mr Richardson, said: 'The last three months of planning were a bit manic. I had a PA system and I was shouting at the owners "Get out! Get out of the photo!"'

Organiser Mr Richardson added: 'Of course, everybody knows their own dog, and your eyes are glued to it the whole time'

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‘There were people from all over the place, where you really wouldn’t expect, like Hawaii.



'And it was a free-for-all afterwards. Of course, everybody knows their own dog though, and your eyes are glued to it the whole time.’