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258 GUIDE T O BREED S

GOLDEN RETRIEVER

THIS EXUBERANT, EASYGOING GUNDOG HAS BECOME A FAMILY FAVORITE AKC
Drop ears
Height range Bred as a powerful retriever for long-distance work, the Golden
20–24 in (51–61 cm) Retriever is used by hunters and in field trials. It is also used as
Weight range a guide dog and kept as a gregarious pet. Responsive and even-
55–75 lb (25–34 kg)
tempered, this dog’s main aim in life is to please. Its friendly
Life span 12–13 years nature means it does not make a good guard dog.
Long, silky,
Origin UK Powerful but Long tail golden coat
well-chiseled head without a curl

Other colors

Dark brown
Cream eyes

Dense, Round,
water-resistant, catlike
lighter undercoat feet

FLAT-COATED RETRIEVER

A GOOD-NATURED, GREGARIOUS DOG WITH A CORE OF COMMON SENSE AKC

Height range One of the earliest retriever breeds, this was once a favorite Shallow
22–24 in (56–61 cm) among gamekeepers. Today, it is still worked but is more often found stop
Weight range as a good-natured and handsome pet. Lively and brimming with
55–80 lb (25–36 kg)
enthusiasm, the Flat-Coated Retriever is also level-headed and
Life span 11–13 years obedient. It has a deep bark, so it can make a good guard dog.
Origin UK

Dense, black coat

Other colors
Triangular,
drop ears with
rounded tips
Liver

Feathering
on chest

Well-feathered Round,
tail close-knit feet

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