Decked in Santa hats and ribbons, Argentine golden retrievers chase world record
BUENOS AIRES - Hundreds of golden retrievers packed a Buenos Aires park on Monday as the South American country looks to break the world record for the largest number of the silky golden-haired dogs gathered in a single place.
Dubbed the "Golden Wave", the gathering began on social media and rapidly snowballed into a mass get-together in the capital's Bosques de Palermo park.
Golden retrievers of all ages — from excitable puppies playing in the mud to more mature canines roaming in Santa hats and fairy costumes — filled the park as owners sat drinking yerba mate, a typical Argentine drink, and taking pictures.
Golden Retrievers and their owners participate in a meetup seeking to break the world record for the largest gathering of the breed, in Buenos Aires, Argentina December 8, 2025. Photo: Reuters
"We are witnessing something historic," Fausto Duperre, who created the event, told Reuters.
"A gathering of this size has never been held before, and I believe breaking Vancouver's record of 1,685 golden retrievers will be historic," Duperre said. "And if you look around, we did it — 100%."
Ten people were present to verify attendance, Duperre said, and final numbers would be released once confirmed.
Golden Retrievers play at a park during a meetup seeking to break the world record for the largest gathering of the breed, in Buenos Aires, Argentina December 8, 2025. Photo: Reuters
Duperre said he believed at least 2,000 dogs had gathered on Monday. "Definitely, at first glance we'll surpass Vancouver," he said.
Reuters
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