Golden Retriever 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
Golden Retriever Facts at a Glance
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.
It belongs to the family Canidae in the order Carnivora. This profile is designed as a concise starting point; source links below support further reading.
Golden Retriever Habitat
Golden Retrievers live in Domestic habitats across Scotland and worldwide. Their range depends on places that provide suitable food, shelter, and conditions for raising young.
What Do Golden Retrievers Eat?
Golden Retrievers are omnivore animals. Their diet includes Balanced domestic dog diet, and the food available in their habitat shapes how they find, hunt, or forage for meals.
Golden Retriever Lifespan, Size, and Weight
A golden retriever typically lives for 10–12 years. Adults measure about 51–61 cm and weigh around 25–34 kg; these ranges can vary with sex, age, habitat, and access to food.
Golden Retriever Conservation Status
Golden Retriever is listed here as Not evaluated. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
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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