Group: Sporting
Average Weight:60-75 pounds
Height: 21-24 inches
Temperament: Very friendly; not particularly aggressive. Great
with kids and other pets.
Training: Early & constant
socialization; regular obedience
Coat: Dense & water repellent, lying flat to the body, flat
or wavy, w/some fringes, but not silky; good undercoat
Grooming: Regular (weekly)
Color: the official colors of the Golden Retriever coat are
varying shade of gold
Exercise Req'd: Highly active; needs regular exercise, must toss
tennis ball or woobies often
Lifestyle: Happy to do
anything, as long as it is with family. A
very eager to please animal
Acceptable Registries: AKC, UKC, FCI,
CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC
Extremely intelligent dog. Quick to learn & adapt to most
situations.
Origins: Great Britain - In 1865 Lord Tweedmouth purchased one
"yellow retriever" from Brighton cobbler. This dog was the sole yellow dog in an
unregistered litter of black wavy coated retrievers. He was named
Nous. For over 20
years the Lord bred for dogs of high quality, hunting & game retrieval. He is
responsible for the color, build, temperament, intelligence &tracking abilities of
today's goldens. In 1903 the Kennel Club of England accepted the first
goldens for
registration. In 1911 the Golden Retriever Club of England was
formed. In 1932, the
AKC officially recognized them & considered them a rare breed. Today, they are one of the top 4 most popular breeds. A
Wonderfully versatile dog - Good retriever, upland game hunter, guide dog for blind,&
makes a loving, easygoing pleasant companion & family pet. In the USA this breed
dominates obedience competitions with flashy animation, quick reflexes, precision,
trainability, and intense desire to please.
Goldens are a large dog requiring daily exercise because of
energy level. They make a wonderful family pet, very loyal, great with children (having a
high pain tolerance). Needs companionship of humans; deprived of this they can become
hyperactive.
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