More: Rosie is named after my mother! As well as being a guard dog, barking at anyone who passes by, she is loyal, gentle and loving. BUT give her water to swim in, snow to play in, and a ball and she is all retriever and so very happy. She is a small golden with a shinny gold coat that is so very soft and cuddly. She is a lap dog and loves to spoon but oh what body heat.