Retrievers get their own marker because so many people ask for one. The Retriever dog memorial lawn plaque carries a cast retriever along with a 2-inch name line and a smaller line for dates. The one in the photo is for Maisy, 2004 to 2018. If your dog was a lab, a golden, or close enough, this is the piece in the pet line made for them.

Lines and letter sizes

Line 1 takes up to 8 characters at 2 inches, so the name is readable from the porch. Line 2 takes up to 11 characters at 1.25 inches, for “2004 – 2018” or a short phrase like “Good Dog”. Spaces count toward both limits. “Maisy” fits easily; “Bartholomew” doesn’t, so use the name you called across the field.

Fourteen colors on the Retriever dog memorial lawn plaque

Choose from Antique Brass, Antique Copper, Black/Gold, Black/Silver, Black/White, Bronze Verdigris, Bronze/Gold, Curry/White, Green/Gold, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Pewter/Silver, Weathered Limestone/Dark Bronze, White/Black, and White/Gold. Curry/White gets picked for goldens, Black/Silver for black labs, and White/Black for a pale yellow dog. Bronze/Gold is the traditional memorial look.

Material and care

The Retriever dog memorial lawn plaque is recycled aluminum, cast in the USA. It won’t rust in wet grass or under a leaky downspout. An all-weather coating protects the finish and carries a five-year warranty. A hose and a soft cloth handle most dirt; our plaque care guide lists what not to use.

The same two-line layout comes as the My Pal marker with a paw print, and there’s a plain dog outline too, all in the Pet Collection. Read the name and years on your Retriever dog memorial lawn plaque back once more before you order. They’re cast in, so personalized pieces can’t be changed or returned.