Golden Retriever

Canis lupus familiaris

A Golden Retriever is a gentle dog with soft, golden fur. It likes to carry toys and make new friends.

Habitat: Homes, yards, and parks

Appearance

The Golden Retriever has a lustrous, water-repellent coat in various shades of gold or cream, often with feathering on its legs, tail, and chest. It has a broad head, friendly eyes, and a powerful, muscular body that makes it look like an athletic companion.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderCarnivoraFamilyCanidaeGenusCanis

Golden Retriever

Interesting facts

Golden Retrievers were first bred in Scotland over 150 years ago by Lord Tweedmouth!

Many Goldens 'talk' with soft grumbles and playful barks when they are excited.

One Golden Retriever held a record for carrying five tennis balls at once!

They are among the easiest dogs to train, often learning hundreds of words.

Special abilities

Golden Retrievers can carry delicate items without damage because of their soft bite, a trait bred for retrieving game.

Golden Retrievers have a dense, double coat that helps them stay warm and dry, even after swimming in cold water.

Golden Retrievers have an excellent sense of smell that helps them track scents and find hidden objects.

Measurements & details

Length: 51-61 cm
Weight: 25-34 kg
Lifespan: 10-12 years
Top Speed: 35 km/h
Litter Size: 6-10
Gestation: 58-68 days

Diet & Feeding

Golden Retrievers are omnivores, eating commercial dog food, meat, vegetables, and even some fruits.

Age differences: Puppies eat more frequently; senior dogs may need specialized, softer diets for health.

Primary Foods

commercial dog food
chicken
beef
carrots
apples

Foraging Method

Foraging

Ecological connections

symbiotic with

Human

Homo sapiens

Provides companionship and assistance to humans, receiving care in return.

parasitizes

Cat Flea

Ctenocephalides felis

Fleas can live on Golden Retrievers, feeding on their blood.

parasitizes

Brown Dog Tick

Rhipicephalus sanguineus

Ticks can attach to Golden Retrievers, feeding on their blood.

Traits

Wildlife

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Furry

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Social

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Omnivorous

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Tool Use

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Domesticated

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