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BREED STANDARD FOR THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER A symmetrical, powerful, active dog, sound and well put together. Not clumsy or 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 a hard working condition. Overall appearance, balance, gait and purpose to be given more emphasis than any of his component parts. Size: Male- 23”-24” in height at withers. Female- 21 ½”- 22 ½” in height at withers Length at breastbone to buttocks slightly greater than height at withers, in ratio of 12:11 Weight: Dog – 65-75 lbs. Bitches – 60-70 lbs. Head – broad in skull, slightly arched laterally and longitudinally without prominence of frontal or occipital bones. Good stop. Foreface deep and wide, nearly as long as skull. Muzzle when viewed in profile, slightly deeper at stop than at tip; when viewed from above, slightly wider at stop than at tip. No heaviness in flews. Removal of whiskers for show purposes optional. Eyes- friendly and intelligent, medium large with dark rims, set well apart and reasonably deep in sockets. Colour preferably dark brown, never lighter than colour of coat. No white on haw visible when looking straight ahead. Teeth- scissor bite, with lower incisors touching inside of upper incisors. Nose- black or dark brown, though lighter shade in cold weather is not serious, a Dudley nose (pink without pigmentation) to be faulted. Ears- rather short, hanging flat against head with rounded tips slightly below jaw. Forward edge attached well behind and just above eye with rear edge slightly below eye. Low hound-like ear-set to be faulted. Neck- medium long, sloping well back into shoulders giving sturdy muscular appearance with untrimmed natural ruff. No throatiness. Body- well balanced, short coupled and deep through the heart. Chest at least as wide as a mans' hand, including thumb. Brisket extends to elbows. Ribs long and well-sprung, but not barrel-shaped, extending well to rear to body. Loin short, muscular, wide and deep, with very little tuck-up. Top line level from withers to croup, whether standing or moving. Croup slopes gently. Slab sidedness narrow chest, lack of depth in brisket, excessive tuck-up, roach or sway back to be faulted. Forequarters- well coordinated with hindquarters and capable of free movement. Shoulder blades wide, long and muscular, showing angulation with upper arm of approximately 90degrees. Legs straight with good bones. Pastern short and strong, sloping slightly forward with no suggestion of weakness. Hindquarters- well bent stifles (angulations between femur and pelvis about 90 degrees) with hocks well let down. Legs straight when viewed from the rear. Cow hocks and sickle hocks to be faulted. Feet- medium size, round and compact with thick pads. Excess hair may be trimmed to show natural size and contour. Open or splayed feet to be faulted. Tail- well set on, neither too high or too low, following natural line of croup. Length extends to hock. Carried with merry action with some upward curve, but never curled over back or between legs. Coat and Colour- dense and water repellent with good undercoat. Texture not as hard as that of a shorthaired dog nor as silky as a setter. Lies flat against body and may be straight or wavy. Moderate feathering on back of forelegs and heavier feathering on front of neck, back of thighs and underside of tail. Feathering may be lighter than rest of coat. Colour- lustrous golden of various shades. A few white hairs on chest permissible, but not desirable. Further white markings to be faulted. Gait- when trotting gait is free, smooth, powerful and well coordinated. Viewed from front or rear, legs turn neither in nor out, nor do feet interfere with each other. Increased speed causes tendency of feet to converge towards centerline of gravity. DISQUALIFICATIONS
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