When someone mentions a “Golden Retriever,” most people picture a joyful, floppy-eared dog bounding through fields, splashing in lakes, or showing off its intelligence with perfectly learned tricks.

Those are the traits everyone expects from this beloved breed. But for one Illinois woman, her “Golden Retriever” turned out to be a complete surprise, and not at all the dog she imagined.

A Golden Retriever Like No Other

When Kylie adopted her Golden Retriever, Oakley, she expected an active, outdoorsy companion who’d love long walks and adventure. It didn’t take long to realize that Oakley had a very different idea of fun.

Sure, he had all the looks: the shiny golden coat, the sweet expression, and the friendly charm typical of his breed. But instead of fetching balls or chasing butterfl

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