Golden Retriever
A.K.A. :Yellow Retriever
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Training requirements
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 Golden Retriever Puppies

Golden Retriever
Female, 9 Weeks Old
USA INDIANAPOLIS, IN, USA
Date listed: 10/05/2025
My adorable and playful AKC Golden Retriever puppies are looking for their forever home! They have completed deworming and are up to date on their vaccines. The puppies have been...
AKC registered Golden Retrievers

Golden Retriever
Male(s) and Female(s), Under 1 Week Old
USA LYNCHBURG, VA, USA
Date listed: 10/04/2025
Litter of 7, 4 males and 3 females, Golden Retriever puppies! Purebred, and AKC registered puppies, that will come with first shots and deworming. Puppies are raised in our home...
Golden Retriever Pup Male
Golden Retriever
Male, 7 Weeks Old
USA THORP, WI, USA
Date listed: 10/04/2025
This cute little guy is very playful, socialized with children and will make a great family pet. Mother dog is an ACA Registered Golden Retriever and Father Dog is an AKC...
Golden Retriever Pup Female
Golden Retriever
Female, 7 Weeks Old
USA THORP, WI, USA
Date listed: 10/04/2025
This cute little gal is very playful, socialized with children and will make a great family pet. Mother dog is an ACA Registered Golden Retriever and Father Dog is an AKC...
Golden Retriever Pup Female
Golden Retriever
Female, 7 Weeks Old
USA THORP, WI, USA
Date listed: 10/04/2025
This cute little gal is very playful, socialized with children and will make a great family pet. Mother dog is an ACA Registered Golden Retriever and Father Dog is an AKC...
Expecting AKC Golden Retrievers

Golden Retriever
Male, Under 1 Week Old
USA NEOLA, WV, USA
Date listed: 10/03/2025
We are expecting an AKC Golden Retriever litter out of Piper $800 limited or $1000 full AKC registration . They are due to be born now . It is a $100 deposit to reserve a puppy ...
AKC Golden Retriever Puppies

Golden Retriever
Male, 9 Weeks Old
USA INDIANAPOLIS, IN, USA
Date listed: 10/03/2025
My adorable and playful AKC Golden Retriever puppies are looking for their forever home! They have completed deworming and are up to date on their vaccines. The puppies have been...
AKC Golden retrievers

Golden Retriever
Male(s) and Female(s), 6 Weeks Old
USA OCALA, FL, USA
Date listed: 10/02/2025
We have 4 female and 3 male puppies available. Puppies were born 8/23 and ready on 10/20. They will come with AKC paperwork, health certificates, first set of shots, dewormed and...
Golden Retriever

Golden Retriever
Female, 8 Weeks Old
USA SANTA ANA, CA, USA
Date listed: 10/01/2025
Polar Bear Boy is a Healthy, Fluffy, Happy purebred Golden retriever We invite you to Come to see him at our house. He has first vaccinations and deworming "Our Puppies are in...
Golden Retriever puppy

Golden Retriever
Female, 8 Weeks Old
USA SANTA ANA, CA, USA
Date listed: 10/01/2025
Hello! If you are looking for a Great looking purebreed golden retriever, we invite to come to see ours in person at our house. They have first vaccinations, deworming, doing good...
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AKC registered golden retriever puppies

Golden Retriever
Female, Baby
USA FREDERICKSBG, OH, USA
Date listed: 10/01/2025
Beautiful AKC registered golden retriever puppy looking for my loving forever home. Mom is a beautiful AKC registered reddish color. Golden retriever she weighs around 65 pounds...
AKC registered golden retriever puppies

Golden Retriever
Female, Baby
USA FREDERICKSBG, OH, USA
Date listed: 10/01/2025
Beautiful AKC registered golden retriever puppy looking for my loving forever home. Mom is a beautiful AKC registered reddish color. Golden retriever she weighs around 65 pounds...
AKC registered golden retriever puppies

Golden Retriever
Female, Baby
USA FREDERICKSBG, OH, USA
Date listed: 10/01/2025
Beautiful AKC registered golden retriever puppy looking for my loving forever home. Mom is a beautiful AKC registered reddish color. Golden retriever she weighs around 65 pounds...
AKC registered golden retriever puppies

Golden Retriever
Male, Baby
USA FREDERICKSBG, OH, USA
Date listed: 10/01/2025
Beautiful AKC registered golden retriever puppy looking for my loving forever home. Mom is a beautiful AKC registered reddish color. Golden retriever she weighs around 65 pounds...
AKC registered golden retriever puppies

Golden Retriever
Male, Baby
USA FREDERICKSBG, OH, USA
Date listed: 10/01/2025
Beautiful AKC registered golden retriever puppy looking for my loving forever home. Mom is a beautiful AKC registered reddish color. Golden retriever she weighs around 65 pounds...
AKC registered golden retriever puppies

Golden Retriever
Male, Baby
USA FREDERICKSBG, OH, USA
Date listed: 10/01/2025
Beautiful AKC registered golden retriever puppy looking for my loving forever home. Mom is a beautiful AKC registered reddish color. Golden retriever she weighs around 65 pounds...
AKC registered golden retriever puppies

Golden Retriever
Male, Baby
USA FREDERICKSBG, OH, USA
Date listed: 10/01/2025
Beautiful AKC registered golden retriever puppy looking for my loving forever home. Mom is a beautiful AKC registered reddish color. Golden retriever she weighs around 65 pounds...
AKC registered golden retriever puppies

Golden Retriever
Male, Baby
USA FREDERICKSBG, OH, USA
Date listed: 10/01/2025
Beautiful AKC registered golden retriever puppy looking for my loving forever home. Mom is a beautiful AKC registered reddish color. Golden retriever she weighs around 65 pounds...
AKC registered golden retriever puppies

Golden Retriever
Male, Baby
USA FREDERICKSBG, OH, USA
Date listed: 10/01/2025
Beautiful AKC registered golden retriever puppy looking for my loving forever home. Mom is a beautiful AKC registered reddish color. Golden retriever she weighs around 65 pounds...
AKC registered golden retriever puppies

Golden Retriever
Male, Baby
USA FREDERICKSBG, OH, USA
Date listed: 10/01/2025
Beautiful AKC registered golden retriever puppy looking for my loving forever home. Mom is a beautiful AKC registered reddish color. Golden retriever she weighs around 65 pounds...
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