Golden Retriever
Friendly and affectionate, the gentle Golden Retriever is one of the worlds most popular family dogs.
About the Golden Retriever
Golden Retrievers make fantastic family pets, but they’re also versatile sporting and working dogs.
In sports they excel in disciplines as varied as obedience and agility; they also serve as search-and-rescue and guide dogs; not to mention their outstanding ability as trackers and retrievers on the hunt. Golden Retrievers have a host of qualities to justify their worldwide popularity.
Source: key facts and characteristics sourced from Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)
Breed specifics
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Group
- FCI Group 8, AKC Sporting Group
- Size category
- Large
- Avg life expectancy
- 10–13 years
Intelligent / Even-tempered / Lively / Loving / Friendly / Confident / Loyal
Key facts
Preparing for your new Golden Retriever puppy
Getting a new puppy soon? Golden Retriever puppies are affectionate and gentle nature well suited for families. Learn how to care for your new Golden Retriever with our puppy guide. Make sure you have all the essentials before bringing it home. Give your puppy a healthy start to life.
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