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 because of their ability to retrieve game undamaged. Golden Retrievers have an instinctive love of water. They have a dense inner coat that provides them with adequate warmth, and a water repellent outer coat that lies flat against their bodies. These dogs are well suited to suburban or country environments. Although they need substantial outdoor exercise, they should be kept in a fenced area because of their instincts as hunting dogs and tendency to roam.
Life span: 10 to 12 years
Temperament: Trustworthy, Reliable, Friendly, Kind, Confident, Intelligent.
Weight: Female: 24.9 to 29.5 kg, Male: 29.5 to 34 kg.
Height: Female: 55 to 57 cm, Male: 58 to 61 cm
Colors: Dark Golden, Light Golden, Cream, Golden.
Origin: England, United Kingdom, Scotland, Great Britain.