How to identify golden retrievers? A good Golden Retriever has smooth back lines, well-developed hands and feet, generous walking posture, and powerful steps; Golden Retrievers have various coat colors, with a double-layered coat, with a soft and warm undercoat, and a slightly harder outer coat that is elastic; Golden Retrievers have eyes They should be translucent and lively, of moderate size and almond-shaped; the golden retriever's ears naturally droop, close to the cheeks, and should not be too long.
1. Complete appearance. A good Golden Retriever has smooth back lines, well-developed arms and legs, generous walking posture, and powerful steps. When trotting, the appearance is coordinated, the hands and feet do not turn in or out, and the feet do not interfere with each other. When running fast, the speed reaches the standard, the movement is agile, stretched and free, and the coordination of muscles and bones is free and smooth. If there are occasional leaps, it is better to be steady and outstanding, and the body movements should be quick and agile.
2. Coat. Golden retriever dogs have various coat colors, and the rare ones currently on the market include golden yellow, light yellow, white, black, etc. The golden retriever has a double coat. The undercoat is soft and warm. The outer coat is slightly harder, elastic and waterproof. It shines with special luster in the sun. There are slightly longer and rich feathers on the back of the thighs and under the tail. Hair should preferably be clean, soft, and not knotted.
3. Eyes. The eyes of a golden retriever should be bright and lively, of moderate size and almond-shaped. Pupils are mostly dark brown, suitable for showing a little white of the eye. The face is friendly and the eyes are sharp. Clean the eye area. If there are tear stains or dense infiltration, it means that the dog is in poor physical condition and may be sick.
4. Nose. The nose of a prosperous Golden Retriever is moist, black, and free of cracks and leakage.
5. Ears. A good golden retriever's ears naturally droop, close to the cheeks, and should not be too long.
6. Tail. The tail root of the Golden Retriever is higher and the tail hair is naturally loose. When standing still, the tail naturally hangs down between the strands, which is different from the upturned tail of Asian dogs such as the native dog and the Japanese Akita.