Golden Retriever
A.K.A. :Yellow Retriever
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Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
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Playful
Affectionate
Good with other pets
Good with children
Good with strangers
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Overview: | The Golden Retriever has a great personality and is easy to train, making this one of America's favorite family pets. They are good hunting companions and also great with kids. |
Breed Group: | Sporting |
Weight (lbs): | male: 65-75, female: 55-65 |
Height (in): | male: 23-24, female: 21-22 |
Colors: | Various shades of gold. |
Coat: | Hair is smooth and wavy and the undercoat is weather-resistant. |
Character: | Golden Retrievers are very self-confident and intelligent. These dogs can be quite sensitive and adaptable; they bark infrequently. |
Temperament: | This breed gets along well with children, other dogs, and most household pets. They are often aggressive with unknown visitors, however. |
Care: | The Golden Retriever requires regular grooming with a brush and comb, with special care given to keeping the ears clean. |
Training: | This breed should attend obedience classes. They are sensitive to harsh treatment, so take a gentle approach. They are very intelligent and have a great memory for their lessons learned. |
Activity: | Golden Retrievers needs a lot of exercise, although they will adapt themselves to your family's activity level. |
Health Issue: | This breed is prone to hip dysplasia and congenital eye defects. |
Life Expectancy: | 10-12 |
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AKC Purebred Golden Retrievers
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Golden Retriever
Male, 5 Weeks Old
USA CORSICANA, TX, USA
Date listed: 07/26/2024
Dark golden & light golden colors
Bailey AKC
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Golden Retriever
Male, 7 Weeks Old
USA NOVI, MI, USA
Date listed: 07/25/2024
up to date on shots! (Wormers + 5 way boosters) AKC Registered Paperwork Warren, MI Contact: 586-636-4178
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Golden Retriever
Male, 9 Weeks Old
USA KINZERS, PA, USA
Date listed: 07/25/2024
This pretty Golden Retriever puppy is looking for a loving family! Comes Vet Checked with Health Certificate, up-to-date on vaccinations and deworming, and with a one-year...
Golden Retriever
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Golden Retriever
Male, 9 Weeks Old
USA KINZERS, PA, USA
Date listed: 07/25/2024
This pretty Golden Retriever puppy is looking for a loving family! Comes Vet Checked with Health Certificate, up-to-date on vaccinations and deworming, and with a one-year...
Golden Retriever
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Golden Retriever
Female, 9 Weeks Old
USA KINZERS, PA, USA
Date listed: 07/25/2024
This pretty Golden Retriever puppy is looking for a loving family! Comes Vet Checked with Health Certificate, up-to-date on vaccinations and deworming, and with a one-year...
Golden Retriever
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Golden Retriever
Female, 9 Weeks Old
USA KINZERS, PA, USA
Date listed: 07/25/2024
This pretty Golden Retriever puppy is looking for a loving family! Comes Vet Checked with Health Certificate, up-to-date on vaccinations and deworming, and with a one-year...
AKC Golden Retrievers
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Golden Retriever
Male(s) and Female(s), 8 Weeks Old
USA MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR, USA
Date listed: 07/25/2024
AKC Registered Golden Retrievers. 3 girls and 1 boy
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Golden Retriever
Male(s) and Female(s), 11 Weeks Old
USA FORT VALLEY, GA, USA
Date listed: 07/25/2024
All puppies are microchipped, AKC registered, and have had their 6 and 9 week vaccinations. They are ready for their FUR-ever homes!
DNA tested Golden Retriever
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Golden Retriever
Male, 10 Weeks Old
USA FOUR OAKS, NC, USA
Date listed: 07/24/2024
Puppies come already DNA tested to ensure their health. Puppies completed Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) from 3-16 days old. Puppies are dewormed at 2,4,6,8 weeks old....
Golden Retriever AKC
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Golden Retriever
Male, 12 Weeks Old
USA NOVI, MI, USA
Date listed: 07/24/2024
They ate up to date on shots! (Wormers + 5 way boosters) Males + Females AKC Registered Paperwork Warren, MI Contact: 586-636-4178
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Golden Retriever
Male, Baby
USA ANDERSON, IN, USA
Date listed: 07/17/2024
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Golden Retriever
Male, Adult
USA Springdale, PA, USA
Date listed: 07/24/2024
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Golden Retriever
Male, Young
USA Macon, MO, USA
Date listed: 07/24/2024
Posted Breed: Golden Retriever / Poodle (Standard) (medium coat).
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Golden Retriever
Male, Young
USA Glendale , AZ, USA
Date listed: 07/24/2024
Posted Breed: Golden Retriever (medium coat). MICKEY is available! 24-046 Mickey is a handsome young (estimate 3 yrs?) English Cream that is recently neutered and appears very...
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Golden Retriever
Male, Adult
USA Riverside, CA, USA
Date listed: 07/24/2024
Posted Breed: Golden Retriever (medium coat).
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Golden Retriever
Male, Young
USA Evansville, IN, USA
Date listed: 07/24/2024
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Golden Retriever
Male, Adult
USA Seattle, WA, USA
Date listed: 07/24/2024
Posted Breed: Golden Retriever. Click the button to download the adoption application. The application is a form-fillable pdf. Fill out the form, save it to your hard drive,...
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Golden Retriever
Female, Adult
USA Seattle, WA, USA
Date listed: 07/24/2024
Posted Breed: Golden Retriever. Click the button to download the adoption application. The application is a form-fillable pdf. Fill out the form, save it to your hard drive,...
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Golden Retriever
Female,
USA garner, NC, USA
Date listed: 07/24/2024
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Golden Retriever
Male, Senior
USA Benton, LA, USA
Date listed: 07/24/2024
Posted Breed: Golden Retriever (medium coat). Please read the pet description IN IT'S ENTIRETY before applying. Thank you for your cooperation. NOT YET TAKING...
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