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Golden
Retriever dog breed
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Dog breed group |
Sporting
Dog |
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Origin of breed |
Scotland
as a hunting dog |
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Life expectancy |
10
to 15 years |
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Color |
Gold |
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Coat type |
Straight
or wavy, dense outercoat with water repellant undecoat. |
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Exercise needs |
Moderate
energy level. Does best with two daily exercises totalling
2 hours. |
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Temperament |
Very trainable and excels in obedience training classes. They
possesses a personality that is eager, alert and self-confident. |
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Good with children |
Excellent
with children and other pets. |
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Grooming needs |
Moderate Shedder. Should be brushed 3 times per week. |
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Average size (inches) |
23
- 24
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21.5
- 22.5
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Average weight (lbs) |
65
- 75
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55
- 65
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Health issues |
Hip dysplasia, hereditary
cataract and epilepsy. |
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Living conditions |
Adjusts well to
all environments. Not a watchdog. |
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Dog
breed description
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Golden Retrievers are a powerful,
active dog, sound and well balanced. An ideal sportman's companion,
family pet, an excellent gundog, guide or service dog. Golden's love
to swim and should be allowed to do so whenever possible. Though he
will adapt well to a kennel environment, he prefers human companionship
and is not happy in solitude.
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Dog
breed infobits |
The Golden Retriever makes
an ideal family pet.
The Golden Retriever
is said to be a cross between a Tweed Water Spaniel and a yellow retriever.
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