Golden Retriever Dog Breed Information
- AKA:Yellow Retriever
- Size:Large
- Ease of Training:High
- Grooming:Medium
- Shedding:High
- Exercise Needed:Daily Walk
- Energy Level:Medium
- Protection:Low
- Good with Children:Yes
- Health Clearances:OFA, CERF, vWD, SAS
- Weight:Male: 65-75; Female: 55-65 lbs
- Height:Male: 23-24, female: 21.5-22.5 inches
- Coat Colour:Various shades of gold
Golden Retriever Coat
The Golden Retriever has a double coat that is water repellent and weather resistant. The outer coat is firm, resilient, and can be wavy or straight. The tail and legs are feathered with longer hair. The under coat is dense and soft in texture. The coat color is rich, lustrous, and varies in shades of cream to gold. The Golden is a heavy shedder.
Golden Retriever Character
The Golden Retriever is a gorgeous, large, and energetic breed. They are the world's foremost family pet and companion. They are sturdy, well proportioned, and are well known for their hunting capabilities on land and in the water. The Golden is perceptive and agile.
Golden Retriever Temperament
Golden Retrievers are loveable, polite, and highly intelligent. They exude charm and confidence. They are sweet, eager to please, and devoted family companions. They do not do well if left alone for extended periods of time or they will become mischievous and destructive. They have a tendency to be overly exuberant and distractible. They are always gentle and patient with children. They are friendly with other pets. In fact, they are friendly with everyone. They tend to bark as a form of greeting. The Golden Retriever is not well suited for a two career family as they require an inordinate amount of human interaction and companionship.
Golden Retriever Care
The Golden Retriever requires daily and thorough brushing with a firm bristle brush. They should be dry shampooed regularly, and bathed only when absolutely necessary with a mild shampoo. They are prone to hip dysplasia, cataracts, and skin allergies. It is important to not over feed the Golden Retriever, as they have a tendency to gain weight.
Golden Retriever Activity
The Golden Retriever requires daily exercise. They enjoy play sessions with their family, retrieving balls and other toys. They will do okay in an apartment dwelling provided they are sufficiently exercised. Golden Retrievers are moderately active indoors and does best with a medium to large sized securely fenced yard.
Golden Retriever Health and Life Expectancy
The life expectancy of the Golden Retriever is around 10-14 years, and there are a number of health problems that have been linked to this breed. This includes cataracts, entropion, allergies, thyroid problems, cancer, epilepsy, OCD, HD, and vWD. Parents of the Golden Retriever puppy should have OFA and CERF certificates.
Latest Golden Retriever Dogs for adoption
Bentley - male Retriever (Golden)
- Darlington
Adoption fee: Please check with the rescue
Bentley is a 4-year-old boy who loves his trips to the beach and rural walks to explore so he would like to have a family that are up for taking him on all different adventures. He travels well in the
Murray - male Retriever (Golden)
- Norwich
Adoption fee: Please check with the rescue
Murray is a lovable boy who loves nothing more than being around people and dogs. He would love a family who is keen on taking him on interesting walks and doing a bit of training with him using posit
Moose - male Retriever (Golden)
- Bridgend
Adoption fee: Please check with the rescue
Moose is a smart lad and will thrive with positive training in the home. Moose will require a room or area in the home that can be closed off, so he can eat and sleep where there will be little to no
Molly (Was Sandy) - Female Golden Retriever
- Carmarthenshire
Adoption fee: Please check with the rescue
22-10-24 Molly originally came to us from a breeder a few months ago, she was adopted but struggled to settle in a busy household and so her adopters had to make the sad decision to return her. She is