OVERVIEW:
The golden retriever is an athletic, strong dog, capable of carrying heavy game over land and water. For this, it needs a broad, powerful head with strong neck and well-developed fore- and hindquarters. It is just slightly longer than tall. The gait is smooth, powerful and ground-covering. The water-repellant coat is dense, with the outer coat straight or wavy.
Everybody's friend, the golden retriever is known for its devoted and obedient nature as a family companion. It is an apt sporting retriever as well and yearns for a day in the field. Ignoring its active nature and powerful physique can lead to behavior problems, and it needs daily physical and mental exercise. It tends to be overly exuberant and boisterous, and its enthusiasm for everything often distracts it during training; however, it is eager to please and enjoys learning. The golden's achievements in competitive obedience are remarkable. It especially enjoys games that involve retrieving and loves to carry items in its mouth.
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STATS:
The golden retriever is an athletic, strong dog, capable of carrying heavy game over land and water. For this, it needs a broad, powerful head with strong neck and well-developed fore- and hindquarters. It is just slightly longer than tall. The gait is smooth, powerful and ground-covering. The water-repellant coat is dense, with the outer coat straight or wavy.
Everybody's friend, the golden retriever is known for its devoted and obedient nature as a family companion. It is an apt sporting retriever as well and yearns for a day in the field. Ignoring its active nature and powerful physique can lead to behavior problems, and it needs daily physical and mental exercise. It tends to be overly exuberant and boisterous, and its enthusiasm for everything often distracts it during training; however, it is eager to please and enjoys learning. The golden's achievements in competitive obedience are remarkable. It especially enjoys games that involve retrieving and loves to carry items in its mouth.
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- AKC RANKING: 2ND
- FAMILY: GUNDOG RETRIEVER
- DATE OF ORIGIN: ENGLAND
- AREA OF ORIGIN: 1800s
- ORIGINAL FUNCTION: RETRIEVING
- TODAY'S FUNCTION: RETRIEVING,ASISTANCE,OBEDIENCE
- AVERAGE SIZE OF MALE: HEIGHT 23"-24" WEIGHT 65-75lbs
- AVERAGE SIZE OF FEMALE: HEIGHT 21.5"-22.5" WEIGHT 55-65lbs
- OTHER NAME: YELLOW RETRIEVER
STATS:
- Energy Level: Medium
- Exercise Needs: Medium
- Playfulness: Good
- Affection Level: Good
- Friendliness Towards Other Dogs: Good
- Friendliness Towards Other Pets: Good
- Friendliness Towards Strangers: Good
- Ease Of Training: Average
- Watchdog Ability: Medium
- Protection Ability: Average
- Grooming Needs: High
- Temperature Tolerance: Medium
HEALTH & CARE:
The golden retriever needs daily exercise and human interaction. Challenging obedience lessons, active games or retrieving sessions are all good ways to exercise the golden's mind and body. Although it is capable of living outdoors, it is such a social dog that it is best when it shares its life with its family. The coat does not tend to mat but needs twice weekly brushing.
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• Major concerns: CHD, elbow dysplasia, cataract
• Minor concerns: entropion, distchiasis, trichiasis, cataract, pyotraumaticdermatitis, subvalvular aortic stenosis, OCD, allergies, vWD, cardiomyopathy
• Occasionally seen: gastric torsion, epilepsy, CPRA, osteosarcoma
• Suggested tests: hip, elbow, eye, cardiac, (blood)
• Life span: 10 – 13 years
• Minor concerns: entropion, distchiasis, trichiasis, cataract, pyotraumaticdermatitis, subvalvular aortic stenosis, OCD, allergies, vWD, cardiomyopathy
• Occasionally seen: gastric torsion, epilepsy, CPRA, osteosarcoma
• Suggested tests: hip, elbow, eye, cardiac, (blood)
• Life span: 10 – 13 years
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