Golden Retriever
United Kingdom · 20–24 in tall · medium double coat
Next to the average dog it is quiet, outgoing with strangers, dog-friendly, and heavy-shedding. Day to day it needs a moderate amount of exercise.
Find out if a Golden Retriever suits youA good fit if…
- you have young children
- there is already a dog at home
- this is your first dog — the scores point to a manageable one
- people come and go a lot
Think twice if…
- hair on everything would bother you
- the dog would be alone and unoccupied
Trait profile
Scored 1–5. A blank means the trait is not recorded for this breed.
About the breed
The Golden Retriever is a Scottish breed of retriever dog of medium-large size. It is characterised by a gentle and affectionate nature and a striking golden coat. It is a working dog, and registration is subject to successful completion of a working trial. It is commonly kept as a companion dog and is among the most frequently registered breeds in several Western countries; some may compete in dog shows or obedience trials, or work as guide dogs.— English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
