• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Golden Retrievers: This breed of dog has a sturdy build and is of medium - large size with a straight muzzle and relatively short ears which hang close to the cheeks. Retriever dogs find and return killed game to the hunter.
  • Golden Retrievers Temperament: Confident, alert and friendly
  • Retrievers are considered suitable as a family pet  
• Fact 3 - Size: The weight of Golden Retrievers range from 60 - 80 pounds
• Fact 4 - Size: The height of Golden Retrievers range from 21 - 25 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Golden Retrievers and Nicknames: Golden Labrador Retriever
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Golden Retrievers: The coat is normally long and silky with a waterproof undercoat and wavy or flat fur. It comes in a range of colors such as gold or cream
• Fact 7 - Life of Golden Retrievers: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 10 - 12 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Golden Retrievers is the Sporting dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
  • After 2 years, they are equivalent to a 24 year old
  • After 3 years, they are equivalent to a 30 year old
  • Every year after  add five human years to determine the equivalent age of the dog
• Fact 10 - Choosing Golden Retrievers as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are Golden Retrievers suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Golden Retrievers are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Eye problems
  • - Epilepsy
  • - Hip Dysplasia (abnormal development of hip joints)-
• Fact 12 - Golden Retrievers were originally bred to help with various jobs and tasks such as:
  • - Retrieving quarry - waterfowl and game birds
  • - Gundog
• Fact 13 - Breeding Golden Retrievers for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs, such as Golden Retrievers, visit a vet in a year
• Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Golden Retrievers

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