Golden Retriever Breed Facts Canis lupus familiaris
Golden retrievers are friendly sporting dogs developed in Scotland to retrieve game from land and water. Their trainability and gentle temperament also suit assistance and search work.
- Habitat
- Domestic
- Diet
- Balanced domestic dog diet
- Lifespan
- 10–12 years
Classification
Family: Canidae. Order: Carnivora.
Golden Retriever Origin and Home
Golden Retrievers are associated with Scotland and worldwide and typically live in domestic settings. Their daily needs depend on suitable food, shelter, exercise, and care.
What Do Golden Retrievers Eat?
Diet classification: Omnivore. Recorded foods: Balanced domestic dog diet.
Golden Retriever Lifespan, Size, and Weight
Recorded lifespan: 10–12 years. Recorded size: 51–61 cm. Recorded weight: 25–34 kg.
Quick facts
- Region
- Scotland and worldwide
- Habitat
- Domestic
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifespan
- 10–12 years
- Size
- 51–61 cm
- Weight
- 25–34 kg
Fun facts
- Their water-resistant double coat helped early retrievers work in wet conditions.
- A soft mouth allows them to carry retrieved objects without crushing them.
- They are widely trained as guide, assistance, and search-and-rescue dogs.
- Regular brushing is important because the dense coat sheds throughout the year.
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