{"id":15805,"date":"2026-03-11T21:16:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T20:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.retriever-klub.cz\/golden-retriever\/"},"modified":"2026-09-28T22:05:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T20:05:43","slug":"golden-retriever","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.retriever-klub.cz\/en\/golden-retriever\/","title":{"rendered":"Golden Retriever"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Golden Retriever is a balanced and friendly dog with a natural desire to work in partnership with people. Equally at home as part of an active family, in the shooting field or in a wide range of dog sports, the breed is renowned for its gentle temperament, exceptional trainability, and strong willingness to work alongside its handler.A hallmark of the breed is its free-flowing, powerful and elegant movement, reflecting its balanced construction and natural ease of movement. Compared with some other retriever breeds, the Golden Retriever is often gentler and more sensitive in character, while remaining a dependable, resilient and willing working companion. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Breeding Requirements<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Health and Genetic Testing<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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How to Qualify Your Dog for Breeding<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Responsible Breeding<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Breed Standard<\/h2>\n\n
<\/th>Overview of the FCI Breed Standard<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Country of Origin<\/td>United Kingdom<\/td><\/tr>
Height<\/td>Ideal Height at the Withers: Dogs: 56\u201361 cm. Bitches: 51\u201356 cm <\/td><\/tr>
General Appearance<\/td>Symmetrical, balanced and active, sound with level action; kindly expression.symetrick\u00fd, vyv\u00e1\u017een\u00fd a statn\u00fd pes s harmonickou stavbou t\u011bla a plynul\u00fdm pohybem; v\u00fdraz je laskav\u00fd a inteligentn\u00ed<\/td><\/tr>
CoatColour<\/td>Flat or wavy with good feathering; dense, water-resistant undercoat.Any shade of gold or cream.<\/td><\/tr>
Gait<\/td>Powerful, with good drive. Straight and true when viewed from the front and rear.<\/td><\/tr>
Head<\/td>Head: Balanced and well chiselled; skull broad without coarseness; stop well defined.Facial Region: Nose preferably black, with wide nostrils.Muzzle: Powerful, broad and deep; approximately equal in length to the skull.Jaws: Strong, with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite.<\/td><\/tr>
Dentition <\/td>Strong, with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. the upper incisors closely overlapping the lower incisors and set square to the jaws.<\/td><\/tr>
Eyes<\/td>Dark brown, well set, with a friendly and intelligent expression.<\/td><\/tr>
Ears<\/td>Moderate in size, set on approximately level with the eyes.<\/td><\/tr>
Neck<\/td>Good length, clean and muscular.<\/td><\/tr>
Body<\/td>Back: Level topline; croup does not slope towards the tail.Loins: Strong and well coupled.Chest: Deep through the heart, with well-sprung ribs.<\/td><\/tr>
Tail<\/td>Set on and carried level with the back, reaching approximately to the hocks; well feathered. Carried with a smooth action, never curled over the back.<\/td><\/tr>
Limbs<\/td>ForequartersGeneral Appearance: Forelegs straight from the elbows to the ground when viewed from the front or side.Shoulders: Long and well laid back, lying close to the body.Forearms: Straight, with good bone.Feet: Round and cat-like, with well-arched toes and thick pads.HindquartersGeneral Appearance: Strong and muscular; viewed from behind, straight and parallel.Stifles: Well bent.Hocks (Rear Pasterns): Hocks well let down; viewed from behind, straight. Cow hocks are highly undesirable.Feet: Round and cat-like, with well-arched toes and thick pads.<\/td><\/tr>
Temperament<\/td>Friendly, calm and even-tempered; intelligent, trainable and eager to please; naturally gifted in retrieving; a devoted and dependable companion; kind and gentle in nature, with no signs of aggression or undue shyness.<\/td><\/tr>
Faults<\/td>Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault, the seriousness of which should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog and on its ability to perform its traditional work.<\/td><\/tr>
Disqualifying Faults<\/td>Aggressive or overly shy dogs. Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.<\/td><\/tr>
Note<\/td>Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n
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A Brief History<\/h2>\n\n
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The Golden Retriever originated in Great Britain during the second half of the 19th century as a specialised gundog developed for retrieving game. Its development is closely associated with Lord Tweedmouth, who systematically bred dogs capable of working reliably in demanding terrain and water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The breed was developed using, among others, the now-extinct Yellow Retrievers, Tweed Water Spaniels and other working breeds. The aim was to produce a retriever with a soft mouth, an excellent sense of smell, and a strong willingness to work in partnership with its handler. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over time, the Golden Retriever became not only an outstanding working gundog but also one of the world’s most popular family companions. Thanks to its friendly temperament and intelligence, the breed today excels not only in the shooting field but also in animal-assisted therapy, search and rescue work, and a wide range of dog sports. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Breeding Requirements<\/h2>\n\n
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Ideal Height at the Withers<\/td>56 \u2013 61 cm \/ 51 \u2013 56 cm<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Dentition<\/td>*Scissor bite only; teeth may be missing except for incisors and canines.<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Show award obtained after 12 months of age<\/td>At least two show results are required. One of them must be obtained at a Club Show or Specialty Show with the CAC title on offer (a Regional Club Show does not fulfil this requirement), organised by Retriever Club CZ or Klub chovatel\u016f loveck\u00fdch sl\u00eddi\u010d\u016f (KCHLS).The required minimum qualification is Very Good (VD) at both shows.The second qualifying show may be obtained at any International Show, National Show, Club Show, Specialty Show or Regional Club Show. <\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Working Trials<\/td>Retriever Working Aptitude Trial (OVVR) or any hunting working trial or competition that includes a retrieving assessment.**<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Hip and Elbow X-ray Examination (DKK + DLK)<\/td>HD A\/A to C\/C**ED assessment mandatory, max. 1\/1***<\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n