Meet Rhubarb: A Golden Retriever With a Tuft of Hair on Top of Her Head That Makes Her Look Like a Golden Barking Unicorn.

Giuliana Tiscioni • Writer

Nov 12, 2026 2:45 PM EST

Golden Retrievers are the closest thing we have to a Care Bear in this world, and they are absolutely pawdorably perfect!

The golden retriever is almost everybody's favourite dog. If we all had enough space in our houses, we'd definitely get one for ourselves. That or a Labrador, or maybe both. They could be best friends and fill our lives with constant barking and happiness. Sadly, I live in an apartment, and I don't have enough space to keep a dog that size and with such energy. Golden retrievers are playful, energetic dogs, and they deserve as much space as they want to run around and live their best dog life. Everybody loves them for being such adorable and beautiful dogs. They are friendly, soft, smart, and the perfect family dog, especially if you have young children. They will definitely love that dog, and it will love them!

What many people don't know is that they are actually very hard-working animals. Because of their nature and characteristics, they can be good hunters, great at field work, and can lead the blind. They also serve as search-and-rescue dogs, which I think is fascinating. All that love for humanity and over-the-top energy is put to good use in a noble type of work. They are strong and sturdy, fast and intelligent, which is why, when well trained, they can be an excellent help for their hoomans!

Take this girl here as an example! Other than her lovely tuft that makes her look like a unicorn (which is what brings us all here today), she has recently completed her training as a therapy dog!

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Even though now we're just focusing on her lovely self and how much the internet loves her, it's a good moment to mention how hard she and her brother Finley actually work. They visit hospitals along with their hoomans to keep company with the people who are there. Patients, nurses, doctors, med students, and administrators all benefit from Rhubarb and Finley's company and presence. Therapy dogs usually visit hospitals, schools, workplaces, and other approved settings to provide emotional support to the people there. They help them handle stress and provide comfort, and they usually go through training to make sure they have the right character and obedience traits to do the job. We are very grateful to both Rhubarb and Finley for being such lovely furballs, and to their hoomans for sharing their pawdorable presence with people who need a soft puppy to hug!
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