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| Breed: Golden Retriever | Group (AKC): Sporting |  |
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| Country of Origin | England |
| Type of coat | Dense, water-repellent, ruff, and feathering |
| Grooming | Regular brushing, nail trimming, bathing |
| Average height | 21-24 inches |
| Average weight | 55-75 pounds |
| Activity level | Moderate to High |
| Watchdog | Average |
| Protection | Very Good |
| Intelligence | Very high |
| Trainability | High |
| Compatibility with children | Excellent! Love endless attention. |
| Character | Friendly, reliable, trustworthy, versatile |
| Ideal home environment | Fenced yard, daily exercise, needs companionship |
| Ideal owner | Active sociable person who likes to spend time with their dog. Families are great! |
| Suggestions: | Early obedience training and socialization recommended. There is a distinction between the show and working lines. Show line dogs look great but have little ability for obedience. The working line dogs are more active and stable temperamentally. Larger dogs in general are slow to mature typically taking three to three and a half years. |
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