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Golden Retriever

The Golden Retriever is a friendly, loyal, and highly trainable family dog loved across the US for its gentle nature, intelligence, and active lifestyle needs.

Origin

Scotland

Size

Large

Popularity

United States

Low

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Medium

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High

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The Golden Retriever is known for its gentle temperament, intelligence, and eagerness to please. Highly popular in the United States, Goldens make excellent family pets, therapy dogs, and outdoor companions. Their friendly disposition, trainability, and energetic nature suit both suburban living and active American lifestyles. They thrive on daily exercise, attention, and mental stimulation.

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21.5–24 in

55–61 cm

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Light golden, golden, dark golden

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55–75 lbs

25–34 kg

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Families, active owners, beginners

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10–12 years

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Friendly, loyal, intelligent, gentle

History

Developed in Scotland during the 1800s, the Golden Retriever was bred to retrieve game for hunters. Known for their soft mouths and excellent swimming ability, Goldens quickly gained popularity in the United States for their gentle nature, intelligence, and versatility. Today, they are beloved as family pets, service dogs, and therapy dogs thanks to their warm temperament and strong work ethic.

Temperament

Warm, gentle, and people-oriented. Goldens are highly social, affectionate with families, and excellent with kids and pets.

Training

Highly trainable; responds well to praise, structure, and positive reinforcement.

Care & Grooming

Brush often to manage shedding; regular baths and coat maintenance required.

Coat Looks

Long, dense, water-repellent double coat with feathering on legs and tail.

Health & Nutriton

Balanced diet with joint, heart, and coat support; monitor weight and activity.

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House

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Very friendly

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Very good

Before Buying

Golden Retrievers require regular grooming, daily exercise, and mental stimulation. They shed heavily and are prone to joint and heart issues, so vet care and pet insurance are recommended. Not ideal for low-activity households or small apartments without outdoor access.

Activity Level

5 – Very Active

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