Golden Retriever
About
The Golden Retriever is a lovable, medium to large-sized dog with a golden coat as bright as its personality. Known for being smart, playful, and always ready for a game of fetch, this breed is a loyal family favorite. It's the perfect mix of brains, humor, and heart—always up for a cuddle or a goofy moment that’ll make you smile.
Breed Size
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Weight (Male)
29-34 kg
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Weight (Female)
25-29 kg
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Height (Male)
54-61 sm
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Height (Female)
54-61 sm
Coat
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Fur Type
Double
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Color
One color
Care
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Walk
>60 minutes/day
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Breed group
Sporting Group
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Breed Size
L
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Demeanor category
Friendly
Breed Traits
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Barking
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Good with young children
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Drooling
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Energy level value
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Grooming frequency value
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Good with other dogs
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Trainability
Breeds Club Recognition
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Trainability Category
>Eager to Please
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Temperament
>Friendly, Intelligent, Devoted
Blog About Pet Care
The Golden Retriever is one of the most popular dog breeds, known for its friendly, intelligent, and outgoing personality. Originally bred in Scotland for retrieving game during hunting, the breed has become a beloved family companion, therapy dog, and service dog due to its versatility and gentle nature.
Golden Retrievers are medium to large dogs with a dense, water-resistant golden coat that ranges from light to dark shades. They’re highly intelligent, making them quick learners who excel in obedience training and various dog sports. Their playful and curious personality makes them great with children and other pets, always eager to please and full of energy.
This breed thrives on human companionship and is known for its affectionate, loyal, and social demeanor. They love to be active, whether it's swimming, hiking, or, of course, playing fetch. Golden Retrievers also have a great sense of humor and often exhibit goofy behaviors that keep their owners entertained.
With regular exercise and proper care, Golden Retrievers are happy and well-adjusted companions. They require consistent grooming to manage their shedding coat, but their loving, sweet temperament makes them a joy to have in any home.