Large Sporting Group

Golden Retriever

Also called Golden

Great with kids
Easy to train
Loves other dogs
Needs space
Sheds a lot

The Golden Retriever is a large and muscular breed of dog that was originally bred in Scotland for retrieving game. They are intelligent, friendly, and eager to please, and make excellent family pets.

Weight: 55–75 lb (25–34 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 22–24 in (55–61 cm)
Life span: 10–12 years
Exercise: About 60 minutes a day
Coat: Medium, Double
Origin: Scotland, United Kingdom (mid-19th century)

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Great with children
Other dogs: Great with other dogs
Strangers: Loves everyone

Home and activity

Energy: Energetic
Apartment living: Needs space
Barking: Barks a little
Training: Very easy to train

Care

Grooming: Regular brushing
Shedding: Sheds a lot
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Confident Eager to please Friendly Intelligent Reliable Trustworthy

Coat colours

Dark golden, golden and light golden

Males and females

Measure	Males	Females
Weight	64–75 lb (29–34 kg)	55–71 lb (25–32 kg)
Height	23–24 in (58–61 cm)	22 in (55–57 cm)

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)