
Gentle, devoted and endlessly patient
Golden Retriever
The family dog by which all others are measured — kind, biddable and beautifully robust.
- Typical size
- Medium to large — typically 25–34kg, 51–61cm at the shoulder.
- Temperament
- Warm, sociable and eager to please. Superb with children and other dogs, rarely guarding, and happiest when included in family life.

















