Hot spots develop more often in warm, humid environments and after swimming because moisture gets trapped near the skin. Hot Spotsĭue to their thick coats and love for swimming, Golden Retrievers are prone to developing hot spots, localized areas of skin that are inflamed and infected, most often with bacteria and/or yeast. Make sure to do your research when looking to adopt a Golden Retriever, or find a reputable Golden Retriever breeder so that medical issues are less likely. However, due to poor breeding, some Golden Retrievers may develop a handful of health issues. The average Golden Retriever lifespan is 10–12 years, and they’re typically healthy dogs. They make excellent therapy dogs and guide dogs for people with impaired vision. They enjoy a wide variety of activities such as running, going on long walks, retrieving, and swimming. Goldens have a moderate amount of energy, even in their senior years. So, Golden Retrievers require a lot of grooming-either at home or by a professional groomer-to keep their coats healthy.
They also tend to develop matted hair behind their ears and on their hind limbs.
Due to this double coat, Golden Retrievers shed a lot. This means that they have a thick undercoat of short hair covered by a layer of longer hair. No matter the color, Golden Retrievers have a double coat. But their golden fur can range in color, so you can find white Golden Retrievers to red Golden Retrievers. Golden Retrievers are known for their thick, water-repellent, lustrous golden coats. They have a broad head, short ears, deep chest, and muscular build. Their height can range from 21–24 inches tall.
Golden Retrievers are medium-sized sporting dogs that weigh 55–75 pounds, with females weighing on the lower end of this range. “Goldens,” as they’re often called, make wonderful family dogs because they are great with young children and other pets when socialized from puppyhood.
Golden Retrievers are one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States for good reason-they are intelligent, loyal, easy to train, and very affectionate.
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