The AI companion for your canine companion.
Appearance: Exuberant Scottish gundog of great beauty. Sturdy, muscular, medium size. Famous dense, lustrous golden coat. Broad head, friendly intelligent eyes, short ears, straight muzzle are hallmarks. Moves with smooth, powerful gait; feathery tail carried with 'merry action'. Among America's most popular breeds.
Traits & Characteristics: Serious workers (hunting, field work, guide dogs, search-and-rescue), enjoy competitive events. Endearing love of life. Outgoing, trustworthy, eager-to-please family dogs; relatively easy to train. Joyous, playful approach to life, puppyish into adulthood. Energetic, enjoy outdoor play, swimming, fetching.
Colors: Dark Golden, Light Golden, Golden
Origins: Developed in Scotland (by Lord Tweedmouth).
Large
Female: 55 lbs
Male: 75 lbs
10-12 years
Understanding your dog's natural traits helps create the perfect match for your lifestyle and family.
How well this breed fits into family life
Patience and gentleness around kids
Openness to meeting new people
Gets along well with other dogs
Daily exercise and activity needs
Enjoys games and interactive play
Ease of training and learning commands
Mental stimulation requirements
How vocal this breed tends to be
Natural guarding and watchdog instincts
Regular grooming and maintenance required
Amount of hair this breed typically sheds
💡 Note: Individual dogs may vary from breed characteristics. These ratings represent general breed tendencies based on typical traits.
