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Golden Retriever

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The Golden Retriever At a Glance
Recognized By
AKC 
Country of Origin
Great Britain 
Life Expectancy
12 - 14 yrs 
Height Range
20 - 24 in 
Weight Range
60 - 80 lbs 
Colors
Shades of gold or cream 
Trainability
Excellent; very eager to learn 
With Children
Excellent; can be too affectionate for toddlers 
With Animals
Good 
Climate
Tolerates cold well 
Indoor/Outdoor
Can be indoor if he has outdoor time in a fenced yard 
Exercise Reqd
Above average; needs daily exercise and interaction 
Grooming Reqd
Brushing at least weekly; can shed heavily 
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Favorite Golden Retriever Comments

I love dogs.Especially my own dog,whose name is sunny.He is a Golden Retreiver pure-breed pedigree and is six years old.He is very cute but very naughty.
- Posted by Malavika from Banglore,India.
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Golden Retriever Common Health Screenings
The following health screenings are often performed by responsible Golden Retriever breeders:

Cardiac Evaluation - OFA
CERF Screening (Canine Eye Research Foundation)
Elbow Displasia (OFA, by X-Ray)
Hip Dysplasia (OFA or PennHIP)

Golden Retriever Health Issues
The following conditions may be a concern in the Golden Retriever:

Acral lick dermatitis
Acute moist dermatitis
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
Autoimmune Lymphocytic Thyroiditis
Canine Allergies
Canine Muscular Dystrophy
Cataract
Chronic Superficial Keratitis
Coloboma
Corneal dystrophy
Dermatitis, atopic
Distichiasis
Ectropion
Elbow dysplasia
Entropion
Folliculitis
Fragmented Coronoid Process
Hemangiosarcoma
Hemophilia A - Classic Hemophilia
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Juvenile Cellulitis
Lymphoma
Myasthenia Gravis
Optic Nerve Hypoplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteochondrosis
Portosystemic Shunt
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Sebaceous Adenitis
Subaortic Stenosis
Thyroiditis
Uveodermatological Syndrome