How Much Should My Golden Dog Weigh

Adult golden retriever

The Golden Retriever is one of the most beloved dog breeds: it is intelligent, affectionate, docile, it enjoys being with children, it is calm ... It is an animal that makes you laugh with its antics, and you can take it on an excursion whenever you want.

However, to be happy and healthy, you have to take care of it as it deserves, so we are going to tell you how much my dog ​​golden should weigh so that it is easier for you to know if you have to increase the food ration or, conversely, decrease it by consulting a veterinarian beforehand.

Our protagonist it is a large size dog, that you need to exercise every day to stay in good physical and mental health. He does not like to spend a long time doing nothing and, in fact, if this happened to him, he would feel so bored and / or sad that he could cause some damage at home.

For this reason, if you decide to have a Golden you should take him out for a walk and play with him daily, in addition to giving him a lot of love and confidence so that he feels good with you. But, of course, it is not enough to make him exercise, but you also have to control his weight, because whether he is thin or if he has a few extra kilos his health could be in danger.

Golden Retriever puppy resting

So, keep in mind that if it is a female, it must weigh around 30 kilos once it has completed its development, which will occur when it reaches one and a half years of age; in the case of a male, it should weigh around 35-40kg once it has finished growing. If we talk about the height at the withers, in the case of the Golden bitch it should be between 51 and 56cm, and in the case of the male between 56 and 61cm.

With these data, you can now know how your furry's physical health is 🙂.


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