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General Appearance
A symmetrical, powerful, active dog, sound and well put together, not
clumsy nor long in the leg, displaying a kindly expression and possessing
a personality that is eager, alert and self-confident. Primarily a hunting
dog, he should be shown in hard working condition. Overall appearance,
balance, gait and purpose to be given more emphasis than any of his
component parts. Faults--Any departure from the described ideal shall
be considered faulty to the degree to which it interferes with the breed's
purpose or is contrary to breed character.
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Size, Proportion, Substance
Males 23-24 inches in height at withers; females 21½-22½
inches. Dogs up to one inch above or below standard size should be proportionately
penalized. Deviation in height of more than one inch from the standard
shall disqualify. Length from breastbone to point of buttocks slightly
greater than height at withers in ratio of 12:11. Weight for dogs 65-75
pounds; bitches 55-65 pounds.
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Color
Rich, lustrous golden of various shades. Feathering may be lighter than
rest of coat. With the exception of graying or whitening of face or
body due to age, any white marking, other than a few white hairs on
the chest, should be penalized according to its extent. Allowable light
shadings are not to be confused with white markings. Predominant body
color which is either extremely pale or extremely dark is undesirable.
Some latitude should be given to the light puppy whose coloring shows
promise of deepening with maturity. Any noticeable area of black or
other off-color hair is a serious fault.
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Gait
When trotting, gait is free, smooth, powerful and well coordinated, showing
good reach. Viewed from any position, legs turn neither in nor out, nor
do feet cross or interfere with each other. As speed increases, feet tend
to converge toward center line of balance. It is recommended that dogs
be shown on a loose lead to reflect true gait.
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A Golden Retriever
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AGolden Retver Adult |
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