Breed Profile: Golden Retriever

The Golden Retriever: 

Family: Gundog, Retriever
Area of Origin: England
Date of Origin: 1800's
Original function: Retrieving 
Other Names: Yellow Retriever




Energy Level:  o o o
Exercise Requirements:  o o o 
Playfulness: o o o o o 
Affection Level: o o o o o 
Ease of training: o o o o o
Watchdog ability: o o o 
Protection ability: o o o 
Grooming requirements: o o o 


Weight: Male - 65 -75lb  Female - 55 - 65lb
Height: Male - 23 -24"    Female - 21.5 - 22.5"


Health
Major: CHD, Skin problems (allergies, hot spots, ear infections), hemanglosarcoma, lymphoma
Minor: SAS, elbow dysplasia, eye disorders (entropion, CPRA), seizures, hypothyroidism, mast cell tumours
Occasional: osteosarcoma


Life Span: 10-13 years