Golden Retriever

Golden Retriever

Golden Retriever

The Golden Retriever stands out for its balanced temperament, patience and trainability. Affectionate with children and other animals, it ranks among the most reliable family breeds.

📊 Characteristics

Size
Large (25–45 kg)
Energy
🏃 Very active — intense daily exercise
Coat
Long — frequent brushing
Life expectancy
10–12 years
Care level
🟡 Medium — some experience recommended
FCI group
Group 8

📈 Breed profile

Energy
78
Size
78
Coat care
78
Sociability
84
Trainability
80

Orientative rating (0-100) based on the breed’s general characteristics. Every dog is unique: its real energy, temperament and care needs may vary.

⚕️ Health — most common risks

⚠️
Hip/elbow dysplasia
⚠️
Higher oncological risk

This information is orientative. Always consult your vet for preventive monitoring.

💉 Recommended vaccination

💉 DHPPi (Distemper, Parvo, Hepatitis)Every 3 years
💉 RabiesYearly or every 3 years by country
💉 LeptospirosisYearly (high exposure)
💉 Bordetella (kennel cough)Yearly if boarding

Orientative schedule. Your vet will adapt the calendar to the geographic area and lifestyle of your Golden Retriever.

💰 Estimated monthly cost

🥩 Food
~85
🩺 Vet
~35
🧸 Accessories
~20
📊 Total / month
~140

General estimate for Spain. It varies depending on food brand, city, pet insurance and lifestyle. It does not include extraordinary expenses.

📅 Life stages of the Golden Retriever

🍼
Puppy0 – 12 months
  • ·Initial vaccination schedule (8, 12 and 16 weeks)
  • ·Socialisation with people, dogs and new environments
  • ·No going outside until vaccinations are complete
  • ·Puppy food suited to its size
🦴
Young adult1 – 3 years
  • ·Energy peak — needs consistent daily exercise
  • ·Basic training well established (sit, stay, recall)
  • ·Decide on neutering with your vet
  • ·Switch to adult food
🐕
Adult3 – 7 years
  • ·Stable routine of walks and feeding
  • ·Weight control (obesity affects the joints)
  • ·Annual vet check-up + vaccination reminders
  • ·Watch for early signs of common breed conditions
👴
Senior7+ years
  • ·Adapt exercise: more walks, less intense
  • ·Senior diet (fewer calories, more antioxidants)
  • ·Check-ups every 6 months + annual blood work
  • ·Orthopaedic beds if there is arthrosis

🔍 Similar breeds

Labrador Retriever
Labrador Retriever
Large · 10–14 years
German Shepherd
German Shepherd
Large · 9–13 years
Boxer
Boxer
Large · 9–12 years
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