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A Golden Retriever stands square to the camera in front of a mottled blue studio backdrop, tongue out, tail up and every inch of it saying hello. Goldens are the friendliest looking dogs going, and this one is proving it.
About this puzzle
Golden Retrievers were bred in the Scottish Highlands in the 1800s to fetch shot birds from water and undergrowth without damaging them. That’s where the famous soft mouth comes from. A well trained Golden can carry a raw egg in its mouth and hand it back to you without a crack.
In this photo the dog’s pale golden coat, feathered legs and plumed tail glow against a backdrop of deep blue with paler cloudy streaks. The pink tongue and dark eyes and nose give the face its focus, and the blue sweeps down under the paws so the dog seems to float on it.
How to play
Set your piece count, then drag pieces around with a mouse or a fingertip. Pieces that belong together snap and stay. You can check the full picture any time, and nothing’s timed.
Tips for solving this one
Begin with the face, using the tongue, nose and eyes as anchors. Then build the golden body outward, sorting by how much shadow the fur carries. The tail is a distinct feathered shape on the right. The blue backdrop is mottled rather than flat, so match the pale streaks to place those pieces.
Common questions
Is it free?
Yes. Free to play, with no account and no payment, now or later.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. It plays well on a phone. The gold against blue gives you clear shapes even on a small screen.
Can I change the difficulty?
You can. Choose the number of pieces before each game. That blue backdrop gets a lot harder as the count goes up.
Will it save my progress?
Only while the tab is open. Close it and you’ll start over next time.
Like puzzles you can hold?
If you’d rather have real pieces spread across a table, there’s a wide choice of dog jigsaw puzzles available. Browse dog jigsaw puzzles on Amazon.