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Golden Retrievers are obedient, alert, active, and affectionate. They were bred to retrieve hunters game on land and in water. Their average lifespan is 10-14 years. |
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The Golden Retriever has an average height of 21.5-24 inches tall. The females usually weigh from 55 to 65 pounds and males usually weigh from 65 to 75 pounds. They love the outside and can sleep outside if proper shelter is provided. |
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Since their coat does shed, they must be groomed at least once a week. Their hair is long and thick so when grooming you must remove the shedding hair. |
| The Golden Retriever's coat is long, straight or wavy, and can vary in shades of gold. Their coat is also water-repellent. |
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Golden Retrievers require plenty of exercise outdoors everyday. |
| Some hereditary health problems are hip dysplasia (poor development of the hips), von Willebrand's disease (a bleeding disorder), eye disease, and heart disease. They can be detected by regular veterinary check-ups and testing. |
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