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Sportinglarge🌍 ScotlandRetriever
Golden Retriever
Affectionate, trustworthy, eager, sociable
Popularity
809
Soft-mouthed retriever with an easygoing nature and strong desire to work; thrives on companionship and activity.
Lifespan
10–12 years
Coat
double, feathered
Colors
golden shades
Male height
23–24 in
Female height
21.5–22.5 in
Male weight
65–75 lb
Female weight
55–65 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
5
Trainability
5
Playfulness
5
Protectiveness
2
Prey drive
3
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
5
Apartment friendly
3
Novice owner friendly
5
Good with other dogs
5
Good with strangers
5
Care & environment
Shedding
5
Grooming
3
Drooling
2
Coat length
4
Exercise needs
5
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
4
