How to tell if a golden retriever is pure or not?
The Golden Retriever (Golden Retriever) has become the first choice pet for many families because of its docile personality and excellent working ability. However, the purity of golden retriever varieties on the market varies. How to judge whether a golden retriever is purebred has become a confusion for many buyers. This article will start fromAppearance characteristics, pedigree certificates, behavioral characteristicsThree aspects, combined with the hot discussions on the entire network in the past 10 days, will be analyzed in detail for you.
1. Comparison of appearance features

There are clear standards for the appearance of purebred golden retrievers. The following is a comparison table of key characteristics:
| Features | purebred golden retriever | Non purebred golden retriever |
|---|---|---|
| Coat color | Golden or cream color, even and shiny | Mottled, patchy or dull color |
| body shape | Height at withers 55-61cm (male dog), 51-56cm (female dog) | Too tall or too short, out of proportion |
| head | Broad skull, pronounced frontal segment | The skull is narrow and the forehead segment is not obvious. |
| tail | Naturally drooping tail with thick hair | Curly or short and sparse |
2. The importance of pedigree certificates
In recent hot topics, many netizens mentioned"Fake pedigree certificate"question. Purebred Golden Retrievers should have a pedigree certificate certified by the Federation Cynique Internationale (FCI) or the American Kennel Club (AKC). The following is a comparison of certificates of authenticity:
| Project | real certificate | fake certificate |
|---|---|---|
| No. | You can check and verify on the official website | No records or duplicate numbers |
| Parent information | Detailed records of three generations of bloodlines | Information is vague or missing |
| seal | Clear anti-counterfeiting markings | Rough printing |
3. Behavioral characteristics and personality
Purebred golden retrievers have stable personalities and have been hotly searched recently."Golden Retriever Destroys Home"The topic sparked controversy. In fact, purebred golden retrievers are naturally friendly and obedient. If excessive destructive behavior occurs, it may be a sign of mixed blood or insufficient training. Here is a comparison of typical behaviors:
| behavior | purebred golden retriever | Non purebred golden retriever |
|---|---|---|
| Sociability | Friendly to people and animals | Easily nervous or aggressive |
| learning ability | Quickly master instructions | Unresponsive |
| exercise needs | Moderately active | Overly excited or lazy |
4. Purchase suggestions
Based on recent heated discussions among netizens, the following suggestions are summarized:
1.Choose a regular kennel: Check the kennel qualifications and user reviews to avoid “backyard breeding”.
2.field trip: Observe the puppy’s growth environment and the status of its parents.
3.genetic testing: If you have sufficient budget, you can confirm purity through DNA testing.
Through the above methods, you can more accurately judge the purity of golden retrievers and avoid buying bad dogs. I hope every dog lover can have a healthy and pure golden retriever companion!
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