John introduced his "Best Loved Breeds" series with the most popular hunting and family member in America — the retriever. The breed’s gentleness with kids, eagerness to please and even temperament are just a few traits shared by golden and yellow retrievers that make them favorites. Why do some folks prefer one versus the other? Perhaps it comes down to a lot of hair—and not just on the dog. You either mind having to clean it up or you don’t!