Golden Retriever

Average sizes and life expectancy of the breed.

  • 7-8 Inches

  • 7 Pounds

  • 11 - 15 Years

Breed Traits & Characteristics

Affectionate With Family

How affectionate a breed is likely to be with family members, or other people he knows well. Some breeds can be aloof with everyone but their owner, while other breeds treat everyone they know like their best friend.

Good With Other Dogs

How generally friendly a breed is towards other dogs. Dogs should always be supervised for interactions and introductions with other dogs, but some breeds are innately more likely to get along with other dogs, both at home and in public.