They weigh between 55 and 80 pounds, with males being heavier than females.
When it comes to dog breeds in the United States, golden retrievers rank third.
When compared to other retrievers, this breed stands out for its size and strength.
The flat-coated retriever is a kind, happy, and active dog with a coat that lays flat and is either black or liver in color.
The curly-coated variety of retrievers has a narrower, more wedge-shaped skull than its canine counterparts.
The breed is famed for its foxlike antics, and the word "tolling" is used to describe how the dog calls ducks to the hunter.