Golden Retriever
Puppy
Fully Grown
Golden Retrievers are known for their faithfulness and child friendliness. They have a calm and relaxed personality, but love exercising and playing. Two of their passions are swimming and going for long walks.
You won't be disappointed owning a Golden Retriever and, quite simply, it's hard to say a negative word about this beautiful looking breed or its temperament.
Golden Retrievers simply love everybody, are devoted to their owners, and are great with children due to their gentle nature. On top of this, they're also very easy to train, as they love to please. Golden Retrievers are the perfect dogs for active owners.
The only downside of this breed is shedding - you'll find white balls of fluff lying around everywhere! It's important that you brush Golden Retrievers regularly but, besides that, they don't need much grooming.
They are prone to a few health issues, and for this reason we recommend careful breeder selection.
| Weight: | 30-34 kg |
| Health risk: | Medium |
| Life expectancy: | 11-12 years |
| Coat: | Medium |
| Grooming intensity: | Medium |
| Monthly cost (food): | Above average |
| Trainability: | Very high |
| Activity level: | High |
There are many sources to get your Golden Retriever from. Considering the number of homeless dogs without a future, we strongly encourage you to consider rescuing a dog. Your local shelter or rescue organisation can be a helpful place to start, or try contacting your local or national breed club or a reputable breeder and asking if they have pets available for rehoming. Many rescue organisations have active Facebook pages, which can also be a good place to enquire.
Here are some links that could be useful for finding a Golden Retriever to adopt:
To help your rescued Golden Retriever to settle into your home, our Rescue Dog Guide gives you tips and advice on bringing your rescue dog home.
If you decide you’d prefer to get your Golden Retriever from a breeder, the following guides will help you to find a responsible breeder:
The following organisations will be able to help you find breeders in your state in Australia. They will also be able to connect you with your local breed clubs, which are always a great source of information in regards to finding good breeders and rescue organisations.
