Purebred Golden Retriever vs. Mixed Breed: Key Differen

Distinguishing Purebred Golden Retrievers from MixedBreed Golden Retrievers

1. Dog's Personality

The Golden Retriever, also known as the Golden Retriever, is a longhaired retrieving breed that originated in 19thcentury Scotland. It was bred by the Scottish monarch, utilizing yellow Labrador Retrievers, Irish Setters, and the nowextinct Yellow Water Spaniel. Golden Retrievers are known for their affectionate nature, often trying to climb onto people and enjoy being close to their human companions. Being separated from a Golden Retriever or left alone for extended periods can be harmful to their mental health, leading to depression or excessive excitement. Additionally, they are very fond of performing tricks in front of people.

2. Appearance and Posture

In terms of appearance, fully grown Golden Retrievers are generally robust. Male Golden Retrievers stand at 5861 centimeters at the shoulder, while females are 5356 centimeters. A height variance of up to 2.5 centimeters is acceptable, but any deviation beyond this may indicate a mixedbreed dog, which would not qualify for competition. The Golden Retriever's skull is broad and slightly arched, with a deep and wide face that matches the skull's width. From the side, a wellproportioned Golden Retriever has a straight nose that flows smoothly into the skull, slightly wider and deeper than the tip.

3. Eyes, Ears, and Teeth

Golden Retrievers have deep brown eyes with slightly darker eye rims and a moderate indentation. When selecting a Golden Retriever, it's important to check if the dog's eyes are moist and free of excessive discharge, as excessive discharge may indicate eye diseases.

Purebred Golden Retrievers have shorter ears that hang slightly above the eyes, close to the cheeks, with the ear tips covering the eyes. Their noses are pure black or dark brown, which may lighten slightly in cold weather but not significantly. Pink noses or severe discoloration are considered defects. As for the bite, a purebred Golden Retriever has a strong, welldefined bite with properly aligned teeth (the incisors should be in a straight line) and a proper bite (the edges of the incisors should not touch each other horizontally), which is not typically seen in mixedbreed dogs.

4. Coat Color

Purebred Golden Retrievers have a bright, golden coat color. However, with age, the coat of the Golden Retriever will begin to show white on various parts of the body. When selecting a puppy, it's not uncommon for the coat color to appear lighter, which will deepen as the dog ages. Golden Retrievers have a free, powerful, and coordinated gait when running, with legs that do not bow in or out excessively.

Tip: Click on "How to Choose a Golden Retriever" to learn more about the breed and its characteristics.