For other uses, see Golden Retriever (disambiguation).
Dog breed
Golden Retriever
Other names
Flat-coated Retriever, Golden
Yellow or Golden Retriever
Origin
Scotland
Foundation stock
Flat-coated Retriever
Tweed Water Spaniel
Red Setter
Bloodhound
Labrador Retriever
Traits
Height
Males
56–61 cm (22–24 in)
Females
51–56 cm (20–22 in)
Weight
25–34 kg (55–75 lb)
Coat
Flat or wavy double coat with good feathering, dense water-resistant undercoat
Colour
Any shade of gold or cream
Litter size
7.2±2.7[1]: 4
Life span
13.2 years
Kennel club standards
The Kennel Club
standard
Fédération Cynologique Internationale
standard
Dog (domestic dog)
The Golden Retriever is a Scottish breed of retriever dog of medium size. It is characterised by a gentle and affectionate nature and a striking golden coat. It is commonly kept as a pet and is among the most frequently registered breeds in several Western countries. It is a frequent competitor in dog shows and obedience trials; it is also used as a gun dog (a type of hunting dog for soft-mouthed retrieving of fowl) and may be trained for use as a guide dog.
The breed was created by Sir Dudley Marjoribanks at his Scottish estate Guisachan in the late nineteenth century. He cross-bred Flat-coated Retrievers with Tweed Water Spaniels, with some further infusions of Red Setter, Labrador Retriever and Bloodhound. The breed was recognised by the Kennel Club in 1913, and during the interwar period spread to many parts of the world.
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