Golden Retriever

Golden Retrievers are commonly hunting dogs to retrieve the bird that have been shot by a hunter. Their feathers golden in the sunlight so-called Golden Retriever. They were bred as a dog who intuitively like water. When taking a game, they do not bite the rough. Intelligence and understanding of diverse makes Golden Retriever as a multipurpose dog. Among other things, they are employed as drug sniffer dogs, rescue dogs (Search and Rescue), hunting dogs and guide dogs. Its friendly, patient, and always wants to please its owner, making the Golden Retriever as one of the most popular family dog in the world (according to dog registration statistics).

The composition of hair is very tight and waterproof, can be straight or slightly wavy. Feathers usually fall close to the body. Standard American Kennel Club (AKC) states that the fur "thick, shiny gold color in different shades," and did not recognize the hair a very bright or very dark. Therefore, "pure white" and "red" color is not recognized.

Compared to the British type, American Golden Retriever shorter and thinner. Male height measured to the tip of the shoulder bone between 58 cm and 61 cm, while females between 55 cm and 57 cm. Weight of males between 27.2 kg to 36.3 kg, while female weight 24.94 kg to 36.28 kg.