Dog Breeds
Golden Retriever
Bringing joy and loyalty to families across the UAE, the Golden Retriever is the perfect companion for anyone seeking a lifelong friend.
Dog Breeds
Golden Retriever
Bringing joy and loyalty to families across the UAE, the Golden Retriever is the perfect companion for anyone seeking a lifelong friend.
Dog Breeds
Golden Retriever
Bringing joy and loyalty to families across the UAE, the Golden Retriever is the perfect companion for anyone seeking a lifelong friend.
Dog Breeds
Golden Retriever
Bringing joy and loyalty to families across the UAE, the Golden Retriever is the perfect companion for anyone seeking a lifelong friend.
Other Names
Golden, Yellow Retriever
Other Names
Golden, Yellow Retriever
Other Names
Golden, Yellow Retriever
Recognized By
AKC, FCI, UKC, The Kennel Club (UK)
Recognized By
AKC, FCI, UKC, The Kennel Club (UK)
Recognized By
AKC, FCI, UKC, The Kennel Club (UK)
Country of Origin
Scotland
Country of Origin
Scotland
Country of Origin
Scotland
Popularity in the UAE
Popular and common
Popularity in the UAE
Popular and common
Popularity in the UAE
Popular and common
Primary Use
Companion dog, hunting dog, service dog (guide dog, therapy dog, search and rescue)
Primary Use
Companion dog, hunting dog, service dog (guide dog, therapy dog, search and rescue)
Primary Use
Companion dog, hunting dog, service dog (guide dog, therapy dog, search and rescue)
Golden Retriever
Golden Retriever
Golden Retriever
Breed History
Developed in Scotland during the late 19th century, the Golden Retriever was mainly bred to retrieve animals during hunting.
This dog breed that we know today came from cross-breeding a yellow Flat-coated Retriever and a Tweed Water Spaniel. Then, the Red Setters, Bloodhounds, and Labrador Retrievers have been incorporated to better refine the Golden’s retrieving ability, temperament, and intelligence.
The Kennel Club (UK) officially recognized the Golden Retriever in 1913. Since then, Goldens have become more popular globally for their versatility as service dogs, hunting dogs, and family pets.
Developed in Scotland during the late 19th century, the Golden Retriever was mainly bred to retrieve animals during hunting.
This dog breed that we know today came from cross-breeding a yellow Flat-coated Retriever and a Tweed Water Spaniel. Then, the Red Setters, Bloodhounds, and Labrador Retrievers have been incorporated to better refine the Golden’s retrieving ability, temperament, and intelligence.
The Kennel Club (UK) officially recognized the Golden Retriever in 1913. Since then, Goldens have become more popular globally for their versatility as service dogs, hunting dogs, and family pets.
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Health and Medical Concerns
Cancerology
Cardiology
Dermatology
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
Hematology & Immune System
Infectious Diseases
Neurology
Ophthalmology
Orthopedics
Pulmonology
Reproduction
Lymphoma
Around 9% of lymphoma or leukemia cases in dogs have been found to be Golden Retrievers. This is a systemic cancer affecting the lymphocytes. (ImpriMed)
Hemangiosarcoma
A malignant tumor of blood vessel cells and a common cancer in Golden Retrievers. This disease affects the heart, which often leads to internal bleeding. (Morris Animal Foundation)
Osteosarcoma
This is a type of bone cancer that’s common in Golden Retrievers and other large breeds. It causes bone fractures and lameness in affected dogs. (Edmunds et al., 2021)
Mast Cell Tumors
Skin tumors stem from mast cells, which are important in allergic responses. Many dogs, including Golden Retrievers, are susceptible to these tumors. (Catarino et al., 2025)
Cancerology
Cardiology
Dermatology
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
Hematology & Immune System
Infectious Diseases
Neurology
Ophthalmology
Orthopedics
Pulmonology
Reproduction
Lymphoma
Around 9% of lymphoma or leukemia cases in dogs have been found to be Golden Retrievers. This is a systemic cancer affecting the lymphocytes. (ImpriMed)
Hemangiosarcoma
A malignant tumor of blood vessel cells and a common cancer in Golden Retrievers. This disease affects the heart, which often leads to internal bleeding. (Morris Animal Foundation)
Osteosarcoma
This is a type of bone cancer that’s common in Golden Retrievers and other large breeds. It causes bone fractures and lameness in affected dogs. (Edmunds et al., 2021)
Mast Cell Tumors
Skin tumors stem from mast cells, which are important in allergic responses. Many dogs, including Golden Retrievers, are susceptible to these tumors. (Catarino et al., 2025)
Health and Medical Concerns
Cancerology
Cancerology
Cancerology
Cardiology
Cardiology
Cardiology
Dermatology
Dermatology
Dermatology
Endocrinology
Endocrinology
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology
Hematology & Immune System
Hematology & Immune System
Hematology & Immune System
Infectious Diseases
Infectious Diseases
Infectious Diseases
Neurology
Neurology
Neurology
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Orthopedics
Orthopedics
Orthopedics
Pulmonology
Pulmonology
Pulmonology
Reproduction
Reproduction
Reproduction
Temperament and Common Traits
Personality
Golden Retrievers are affectionate, intelligent, and even-tempered. They are highly social and thrive on human interaction.
Golden Retrievers are affectionate, intelligent, and even-tempered. They are highly social and thrive on human interaction.
Distinct Habits
They have a strong retrieving instinct and enjoy carrying objects like toys, shoes, and other items. They are not frequent barkers, and they may only bark when excited or to alert their owners.
They have a strong retrieving instinct and enjoy carrying objects like toys, shoes, and other items. They are not frequent barkers, and they may only bark when excited or to alert their owners.
Suitability for Work
They are highly suited for service work, therapy, search-and-rescue, and detection jobs because they were originally bred as hunting retrievers.
They are highly suited for service work, therapy, search-and-rescue, and detection jobs because they were originally bred as hunting retrievers.
Lifespan
Golden Retrievers generally live 10 to 12 years.
While some healthy Golden Retrievers may live as short as 10 years, others have been known to reach 17 years. The oldest known Golden so far was Augie, who has lived for 20 years and 11 months.
While some healthy Golden Retrievers may live as short as 10 years, others have been known to reach 17 years. The oldest known Golden so far was Augie, who has lived for 20 years and 11 months.
Training and Care
Trainability
Golden Retrievers are highly trainable, intelligent, and eager to please their owners. This makes them one of the easiest breeds to train.
Exercise Requirements
Grooming Needs
Living Conditions
Trainability
Golden Retrievers are highly trainable, intelligent, and eager to please their owners. This makes them one of the easiest breeds to train.
Exercise Requirements
Grooming Needs
Living Conditions
Trainability
Golden Retrievers are highly trainable, intelligent, and eager to please their owners. This makes them one of the easiest breeds to train.
Exercise Requirements
Grooming Needs
Living Conditions
Trainability
Golden Retrievers are highly trainable, intelligent, and eager to please their owners. This makes them one of the easiest breeds to train.
Exercise Requirements
Grooming Needs
Living Conditions
Breed Info in the UAE
Adaptability
Legalities
Availability
Heat Sensitivity
Golden Retrievers have a dense double coat that provides insulation but also makes them prone to overheating in hot climates. Precautions are needed to help them stay comfortable in extreme temperatures.
Precautions
They require exercise during the cooler parts of the day, ideally during early mornings or late evenings, to avoid heat exhaustion. Always provide fresh water and access to shade when outdoors.
Breed Info in the UAE
Adaptability
Legalities
Availability
Heat Sensitivity
Golden Retrievers have a dense double coat that provides insulation but also makes them prone to overheating in hot climates. Precautions are needed to help them stay comfortable in extreme temperatures.
Precautions
They require exercise during the cooler parts of the day, ideally during early mornings or late evenings, to avoid heat exhaustion. Always provide fresh water and access to shade when outdoors.
Breed Info in the UAE
Adaptability
Legalities
Availability
Heat Sensitivity
Golden Retrievers have a dense double coat that provides insulation but also makes them prone to overheating in hot climates. Precautions are needed to help them stay comfortable in extreme temperatures.
Precautions
They require exercise during the cooler parts of the day, ideally during early mornings or late evenings, to avoid heat exhaustion. Always provide fresh water and access to shade when outdoors.
Breed Info in the UAE
Adaptability
Legalities
Availability
Heat Sensitivity
Golden Retrievers have a dense double coat that provides insulation but also makes them prone to overheating in hot climates. Precautions are needed to help them stay comfortable in extreme temperatures.
Precautions
They require exercise during the cooler parts of the day, ideally during early mornings or late evenings, to avoid heat exhaustion. Always provide fresh water and access to shade when outdoors.
Diet & Nutrition
Dietary Needs
Golden Retrievers require a balanced diet that contains protein, healthy fats, and essential nutrients, along with high-quality food, to support their active lifestyle.
Sensitivities
Food Types
Portion Sizes
Dietary Needs
Golden Retrievers require a balanced diet that contains protein, healthy fats, and essential nutrients, along with high-quality food, to support their active lifestyle.
Sensitivities
Food Types
Portion Sizes
Dietary Needs
Golden Retrievers require a balanced diet that contains protein, healthy fats, and essential nutrients, along with high-quality food, to support their active lifestyle.
Sensitivities
Food Types
Portion Sizes
Dietary Needs
Golden Retrievers require a balanced diet that contains protein, healthy fats, and essential nutrients, along with high-quality food, to support their active lifestyle.
Sensitivities
Food Types
Portion Sizes
Suitability as a Pet
Ideal Owners
Golden Retrievers are best for families, owners with active lifestyles, and those with time who can provide the recommended minimum exercise and playtime.
Golden Retrievers are best for families, owners with active lifestyles, and those with time who can provide the recommended minimum exercise and playtime.
Goldens are excellent with children as they are known to be gentle, friendly, patient, and playful. They also get along with other dogs and pets.
Goldens are excellent with children as they are known to be gentle, friendly, patient, and playful. They also get along with other dogs and pets.
Compatibility with Children & Pets
First-Time Owner Friendly
They are great for first-time pet owners because they are affectionate, easy to train, and eager to please their families. However, they require regular exercise, training, and grooming, so new pet owners must be well-prepared.
They are great for first-time pet owners because they are affectionate, easy to train, and eager to please their families. However, they require regular exercise, training, and grooming, so new pet owners must be well-prepared.
Physical Characteristics
Head
Golden Retrievers have broad, well-proportioned skulls with a strong, straight muzzle. They have black or brownish noses and lips that are close-fitting.
Golden Retrievers have broad, well-proportioned skulls with a strong, straight muzzle. They have black or brownish noses and lips that are close-fitting.
Eyes
Goldens have medium to large eye size, dark brown color, and are set well apart, giving them an intelligent and friendly expression.
Goldens have medium to large eye size, dark brown color, and are set well apart, giving them an intelligent and friendly expression.
Ears
They have moderately sized, floppy ears that are set at eye level, hanging close to the cheeks.
They have moderately sized, floppy ears that are set at eye level, hanging close to the cheeks.
Body
Golden Retrievers have a well-balanced, muscular build, with a good-length neck, a deep chest, and a slightly sloping rear. Their bodies are designed for endurance and movement.
Golden Retrievers have a well-balanced, muscular build, with a good-length neck, a deep chest, and a slightly sloping rear. Their bodies are designed for endurance and movement.
Limbs
They have straight forelegs with strong hindquarters that provide powerful movement. Their feet are round and compact, allowing them to be stable and agile.
They have straight forelegs with strong hindquarters that provide powerful movement. Their feet are round and compact, allowing them to be stable and agile.
Tail
Goldens’ tails are set level with their backs, reaching the hocks, with a slight upward curve, but are never curled.
Goldens’ tails are set level with their backs, reaching the hocks, with a slight upward curve, but are never curled.
Coat
They have a water-resistant double coat, which can be flat or wavy. They also have feathering on the chest, legs, thighs, tail, and underside. Their coat colors can range from shades of gold to cream.
They have a water-resistant double coat, which can be flat or wavy. They also have feathering on the chest, legs, thighs, tail, and underside. Their coat colors can range from shades of gold to cream.
Size
Male Goldens are around 56-61 cm (22-24 inches) tall, while females stand at 51-56 (20-22 inches) tall.
Male Goldens are around 56-61 cm (22-24 inches) tall, while females stand at 51-56 (20-22 inches) tall.
Weight
Males can weigh between 29-32 kg (56-75 lbs), and females can weigh around 25-29kg (55-65 lbs), maintaining a well-proportioned body.
Males can weigh between 29-32 kg (56-75 lbs), and females can weigh around 25-29kg (55-65 lbs), maintaining a well-proportioned body.
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DIP - 8am to 9pm
JLT - 10am to 7pm
Jumeirah -
Mon-Fri: 8am to 8pm
Sat-Sun: 9am to 6pm
© 2025 Noble Veterinary Clinics
Unique care for your best friends, because they’re family.
Services
Contact Us
DIP - 8am to 9pm
JLT - 10am to 7pm
Jumeirah -
Mon-Fri: 8am to 8pm
Sat-Sun: 9am to 6pm
© 2025 Noble Veterinary Clinics