Golden Retriever
Smart, good-natured, and eager to please, the Golden Retriever excels as a family companion and working dog.
Golden Retriever Characteristics
Amount of shedding
Dog friendly
Ease of training
Easy to groom
Energy level
Heat tolerance
Intelligence
Playfulness
Potential for weight gain
Predatory tendencies
Sensitivity
Vigor
Wanderlust
Watchdog ability
Vital Stats
Height:
21.5 to 24 inches at shoulder
Weight:
55 to 75 pounds (males average 70 pounds, females average 60 pounds)
Coat:
dense; straight or wavy
Life span:
10 to 12 years
Breed Group:
Sporting Dogs
Summary
The Golden Retriever is one of the most popular dog breeds in the U.S. The breed's friendly, tolerant attitude makes him a fabulous family pet, and his intelligence makes him a highly capable working dog. Golden Retrievers excel at retrieving game for hunters, tracking, sniffing out drugs, and as therapy and assistance dogs. They're also natural athletes, and do well in dog sports such as agility and competitive obedience.
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