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A wet golden retriever swims in a lake while holding a stick in its mouth
A wet golden retriever swims in a lake while holding a stick in its mouth

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A cheerful wet golden retriever swims through calm lake water carrying a retrieved stick in its mouth. This lively pet scene works well for pet care content, outdoor recreation articles, and animal-themed marketing.

Prompt: “golden retriever swimming in a lake with a stick” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well-composed image that perfectly matches the brief, with only very minor softness in the blurred background water.

Also searched as: dog with stick in lake · wet retriever dog · pet fetching stick · lake dog photo

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this golden retriever swimming with stick photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Golden Retriever Swimming With Stick” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/golden-retriever-swimming-with-stick-ccbaba2e) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “golden retriever swimming in a lake with a stick” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more animals images like this?
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