Golden Retriever Breed Profile

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Golden Retriever Breed Profile

Breed Name: Golden Retriever

Description:
Golden Retrievers are heavily muscled, with a dense coat and a heavily feathered tail. These highly-trainable sporting dogs have a confident, eager and alert personality - and need constant attention to be happy. Gentle and loving, the Golden Retriever makes a good family pet.

Height:
20 - 24 inches

Weight:
60 - 80 lbs

Colors:
Golden Retriever colors range from gold to cream.

Coat:
Golden Retrievers have a dense, water-repellent coat. Their coat requires a twice-weekly grooming.

Temperament:
The Golden Retriever is a devoted, responsible dog breed. Gentle and easy to train, this sporting dog enjoys retrieving and is superb with children.

Care and Exercise:
Golden Retrievers shed a fair amount and should be groomed weekly with a firm bristle brush or comb. Bath as needed. Golden Retrievers needs long daily walks and the opportunity to run freely.

Health Issues:
The Golden Retriever is susceptible skin allergies, thyroid problems, cataracts and other eye problems and hip dysplasia

Category:
Sporting Group

Registries:
AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 8), KC (GB), UKC

Living Environment:
Golden Retrievers are active dogs that need daily outdoor exercise and human contact. As the Golden Retriever is a very energetic breed, they do not do well in apartments, or as a companion for the elderly. Eager to please, Golden Retrievers enjoy learning new tricks and especially enjoy games that involve retrieving.

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