Golden Retriever

The Golden Retriever is a medium-sized breed of dog. They were historically developed as gundogs to retrieve shot waterfowl such as ducks and upland game birds during hunting and shooting parties. They were named retriever from their ability to retrieve game undamaged and have an instinctive love of water. Golden retrievers have a dense inner coat that provides them with adequate warmth and a water repellent outer coat that lies flat against thei... More

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AKC Group:

Size:

Gender Minimum Height Maximum Height Minimum Weight Maximum Weight
  • 54.6 cm (21.5 in )
  • 57.2 cm (22.5 in )
  • 24.9 kg (54.9 lb )
  • 29.5 kg (65 lb )
  • 58.4 cm (23 in )
  • 61 cm (24 in )
  • 29.5 kg (65 lb )
  • 34 kg (75 lb )
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Hunting Dog:

  • Yes

Hypoallergenic:

  • No

Cities Where This Dog is Popular:

Cities Date
  • 2008
  • 2008
  • 2008
  • 2008
  • 2008
  • 2008
  • 2008
  • 2008
  • 2008
  • 2009
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Apartment Friendly:

  • Yes

Light Shedder:

  • No

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Life Expectancy:

Low High
  • 10 yr.
  • 12 yr.
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