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Golden Retrievers are medium-sized dogs which grow only upto 24 inches or 60cms in height. The females would definitely be a little smaller and fall in the 51 to 56 cm (20 – 22 inch) region. They have a tendency to appear a bit larger than they actually are because of their hair.
Although it does not stand up but lies close to the body, it still adds to the bulk of the dog.
These dogs possess a strong resemblance to the Labrador retriever. However, the Golden Retrievers and Labradors weren’t developed together. It’s very evident that when the Golden Retrievers were developed in England, they’d no idea about a Labrador breed whatsoever. They however share similar ancestry within the St Johns water dog which may be one explanation why they look so alike.
The Golden retriever nevertheless has subtle variations from the Lab. The Golden retriever is actually a bit smaller in comparison with a Labrador retriever. Although they look bulky they’re actually extremely lean and usually weigh only between 30 and thirty-five kg (65 – seventy five lbs) while the Labs are considerably bigger. Golden Retrievers are incredibly energetic dogs, they’re quicker and also have more stamina when in comparison to Labradors.
In temperament too the Golden retriever is somewhat unique. It is more active than the Lab and therefore requires much more exercise. Their gun dog heritage exhibits in their exceptional persistence, plus they can sit for hrs without any movement whilst the hunter waits for game and then dash about retrieving it. And like Labradors, they are loving, affectionate and gentle dogs who will not harm a fly. These dogs are by no means aggressive. They are also very intelligent in addition to being very obedient.
Their only drawback is the quantity of hair they shed on a daily basis, other than that they make fantastic pets for any kind of home. Even though the Lab too does this, its hair is smaller sized and is therefore more manageable.

