Golden Retriever

The Golden Retriever is ranked number 4 of the top ten of dog breeds, as reported by the American Kennel Club for 2009. This dog breed maybe at the number 4 spot, but shines as the number 1 dog to have if you have a family.

They are simply great with children, and they have a soft spot for everyone they meet, including other pets and animals.

Being so friendly by nature, they do not make good guard dogs, but are used as guide dogs, and also help with search and rescue teams.

Bred for hunting and used for retrieving mostly waterfowl, lands them in the sporting group.

This breed of dog is very intelligent, making them easy to train. They need lots of exercise, they love the water, are very obedient and are eager to please.

Traits

• Weight

Male: 65–75 lb

Female: 55–65 lb

• Height

Male: 22–24 inch

Female: 21.5–22.5 inch

• Color: light golden colors to dark golden colors, mahogany
• Coat: dense and water repellent, straight, wavy
• Litter size: average 8
• Lifespan: 9 to 15 years

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