Golden Retriever Breed Profile
Golden Retriever
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.
20 - 24 inches
60 - 80 lbs
Golden Retriever colors range from gold to cream.
Golden Retrievers have a dense, water-repellent coat. Their coat requires a twice-weekly grooming.
The Golden Retriever is a devoted, responsible dog breed. Gentle and easy to train, this sporting dog enjoys retrieving and is superb with children.
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.
The Golden Retriever is susceptible skin allergies, thyroid problems, cataracts and other eye problems and hip dysplasia
Sporting Group
AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 8), KC (GB), UKC
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.