Matchmaker claims Travis Kelce’s ‘golden retriever boyfriend’ traits make him perfect for Taylor Swift

According to Alessandra Conti, ‘golden retriever boyfriend’ Travis Kelce is a perfect match for his 'black cat girlfriend', Taylor Swift
PUBLISHED APR 19, 2025
Taylor Swift's fans have long referred to Travis Kelce as the 'ultimate golden retriever boyfriend' (XNY/Star Max/Getty Images)
Taylor Swift's fans have long referred to Travis Kelce as the 'ultimate golden retriever boyfriend' (XNY/Star Max/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Taylor Swift’s beau, Travis Kelce, has reportedly garnered the label of "golden retriever boyfriend," and a celebrity matchmaker recently described why it's perfect.

The footballer and the pop icon have been together for almost two years now. They have time and time again shown how to be supportive of one another despite having a super busy schedule.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce attend the men's final on day fourteen of the 2024 US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center on September 8, 2024, in Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York City (Jean Catuffe/GC Images)
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce attend the men's final on day fourteen of the 2024 US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center on September 8, 2024, in Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York City (Jean Catuffe/GC Images)

Celebrity matchmaker explains why Travis Kelce is a 'golden retriever boyfriend'

Alessandra Conti told Fox News Digital that being a golden retriever boyfriend means someone who "has boundless enthusiasm, is emotionally available, loyal, playful, super-affectionate, warm, and is a devoted, healthy, and delightful long-term partner, especially after a woman has experienced a less-than-fabulous relationship."

Travis Kelce celebrates with Taylor Swift after the AFC Championship football game against the Buffalo Bills, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 26, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri (Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)
Travis Kelce celebrates with Taylor Swift after the AFC Championship football game against the Buffalo Bills, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 26, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri (Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)

"He is not afraid to hype up his partner and does not hide his affection for her either," the expert explained, before adding that the tight end has all these qualities, and that's why he is a "perfect match for his black cat girlfriend, Taylor Swift."

Meanwhile, being a black cat means being a bit mysterious, reserved, and independent.

Fans think Travis Kelce is the 'ultimate golden retriever boyfriend'

The publication reported that the golden retriever boyfriend trend started on TikTok some years ago. And, a TikToker recently shared, "Travis Kelce is paving the way for golden retriever boyfriends, and I am here for it." While another wrote, "Golden retriever boyfriend strikes again," referring to the Kansas City Chiefs player. 

Taylor Swift (L) and Travis Kelce are seen in SoHo on October 11, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by TheStewartofNY/GC Images)
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are seen in SoHo on October 11, 2024, in New York City (TheStewartofNY/GC Images)

An X (formerly Twitter) user had posted a few months ago, "Dear Taylor Swift, if you decide to have babies with Travis Kelce, please know that Golden Retriever boyfriends make the best dads."



 

Another added, "Travis Kelce might be the ultimate golden retriever boyfriend. Like the prototype for golden retriever boyfriends." 



 

Matchmaker describes other types of boyfriends

Alessandra Conti also spoke about other celebrities like John Krasinski and Tom Holland.

She said, "John Krasinski is a classic example of golden retriever boyfriend energy. He has graduated from boyfriend to husband and has been the trusty and supportive companion to wife Emily Blunt since 2010. He exudes warmth and doesn’t pass up an opportunity to sing his wife’s praises." 

Emily Blunt, John Krasinski arrives at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 10, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)
Emily Blunt, John Krasinski arrive at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 10, 2024, in Beverly Hills, California (Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)

Regarding Holland, Conti shared, "He famously is loving and protective of girlfriend Zendaya and is so loyal and respectful of their relationship that he has been seen actively avoiding physical contact with other women."

: Tom Holland and Zendaya are seen on October 24, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by XNY/Star Max/GC Images)
Tom Holland and Zendaya are seen out for dinner on October 24, 2024, in New York City (XNY/Star Max/GC Images)                     

But she finds Jason Momoa and Gerard Butler the "ultimate rottweiler/doberman boyfriend."

"These men are the ‘knights in shining armor’ with hearts of gold and will defend their women and friends," she mentioned.

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