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Golden Retriever Dogs

A cheerful Scottish gundog, now one of the most common family and service dogs.

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OriginScotland, 19th centuryWikipediachecked 3 Sept 2026High confidence
PurposeRetrieving and assistance work; family companionWikipediachecked 3 Sept 2026High confidence
TemperamentCheerful, gentle and trustworthy; good with children and other petsPawlicy Advisorchecked 3 Sept 2026High confidence
Average Weight25–34 kgNote: Females ≈25–29 kg; males ≈29–34 kg.Wikipediachecked 3 Sept 2026High confidence
Height53–61 cmNote: At the shoulder; males 58–61 cm, females 53–56 cm.Wikipediachecked 3 Sept 2026High confidence
Lifespan10–12 yearsWikipediachecked 3 Sept 2026High confidence
Exercise NeedsHigh: needs an hour or more of daily activity and mental workPawlicy Advisorchecked 3 Sept 2026Medium confidence

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