How to Identify a Pure Golden Retriever Puppy

While all the dogs are equally adorable, the purity of the Golden Retriever does matter. Before getting a Golden Retriever it is essential to know how to identify a purebred Goldie. So in this video, we will go through some ways you can identify a Pure Bred Golden Retriever.
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Being a Golden Retriever Owner I can tell that it's not as easy as it seems to raise a Goldie. Even though they are one of the most intelligent and gentle dogs, there are quite a few challenges that every new parent goes through. So I decided to share all the advice and tips for raising a Golden Retriever.

[@paulstumpf5112]

Golden are awesome. In 2022 I was diagnosed with cancer. My golden was diagnosed with cancer 6 months later. The veteran gave her 3 to six months, she went down in 3 weeks. Her name is Molly, she was with me through my battle. Unfortunately Molly had a rapid, aggressive cancer . Molly was 7 years old. Wow do I miss her.

[@kengall4580]

I feel your pain at losing Molly. I lost my Goldie too last year. Wonderful dog and my best friend. I do hope your cancer is in remission and wish you well for the future.

[@voodoochild1975az]

Mine was a rescue, but I never doubted he was pure Golden. He is a cartoon cliche of Golden personality. The most Golden Retriever-y of any Golden I've known.

[@ValentinanSantinamommy]

Mine is a rescue also. His DNA test 100 percent golden retriever.

[@AnneMB955]

Goldens are gorgeous. The only breed I would ever have. I love mine to pieces.

[@hakont.4960]

They're awesome dogs, such loving and goofy eating machines.

[@AnneMB955]

They also get so many pats and admiration from passers by.

[@lolathebunny6735]

German Shepard’s are also amazing and I would suggest trying it out

[@piggy310]

​@@lolathebunny6735 Ok Karen...

[@rebeccastillman1408]

I have had golden retrievers most of my life (45+ years), they were all purebred but looked somewhat different in color, feathering, and size, and they have all been good dogs. Young and unneutered males can be very energetic. We had one close to 100#, and the others have been between 55-75#. Their coats vary as well, from almost white (English cream) to red. They respond very well to training. There are 3 appearance types English, American, and Canadian. I have adopted a few adult goldens from rescues who took a few months to adjust but soon demonstrated the stereotypical golden personality. They are great dogs.

[@vickysharda5498]

We have both golden retriever and labrador

[@Melanie_CraftMama]

Although puppies don't get the feathering on the legs, chest and the fluffy feather duster tail until later. We had a neighbor ask what kind of mix my golden was cause she was 6 months, huge but didn't have all her long adult fur yet. It's slowly but surely coming in.

[@scooter5940]

Our golden is 1/4 English cream, and they tend to have a bit less hair and of course are much lighter. Our dog's feathering and coat did not fill in until he was almost two.

[@dcbowling80]

Mine too, she's 5 months and it's just starting to fill in. Her back, chest, back of her legs and tail are all getting fluffy!

[@jayceepie]

I was about to ask this coz this is how ours look now at 5mos old. Though we do have papers. I’m from the Philippines. Then the tail is downward because it is relaxed most of the time. I’ll check probably when he is on “alert mode”?

[@jennieginsberg7015]

My golden retriever (2.5-years-old male) was registered as a pure bred golden on his vet papers. He was a re-home/local rescue. He lived with his first family for 18 mo. and they could not bother themselves to train him, so they just left him in a garage. As a result, he has had horrible leash behavior, mainly leash aggression lunging at other dogs and cats when he is out walking on leash. He’s also territorial near home, and will bark at other dogs when he’s in the car too. He is not aggressive with dogs when he is off-leash, at a dog park. He started dog obedience clases 2 weeks ago at Petsmart - I’m hoping he will learn how to behave nicely with other dogs while walking on leash, and not tugging and lunging. I think his lunging ranges from him wanting to greet dogs (and people) to being territorial or overly protective. Rescues can be a lot of work. But we adore him! He also tries to jump on people to say hi!

[@scooter5940]

Hope it works out for you and the dog. It is so critical to socialize any breed extensively before they are six months old. Leaving a dog in a garage or a fenced-in yard, never to interact with other dogs or a variety of people will do great damage - even for a breed as affable as a golden.

[@malcolmrogers8376]

Being calm yourself and loads of patience when he does react while on the leash and you will get the golden of your dreams .but most of all be consistent with your training .There are plenty of KZbin videos to help and guide you along with the classes you attend. Good luck and enjoy your Golden

[@KinikBerill2003]

The question is pretty simple, if golden retriever is written in the breeding registration, than it’s a purebred (hopefully, if your dog is not a product of the puppy mill or is not from a backyard breeder). If the dog does not have a breeding registration (not to mix up with vet papers!) or not golden retriever is written than it’s not a purebred. A Marcedes without a vehicle registration card proving it’s a Mercedes is not a Mercedes. I hope you got it. Be aware of the backyard breeders/puppy mills.

[@stockpilethomas7900]

Just adopted a 2 half year old . We think she's a Golden/Irish Setter cross. She awesome dog. She love to bark and growl in a happy way.

[@ananyasn596]

Ohh...I didn't know so much about Goldens...Thankk uu for the video...Gonna adopt a Golden Retriever in coming days💖💕

[@rathnaabhshekgodi3279]

Me to but 24k is toooo much

[@ananyasn596]

@@rathnaabhshekgodi3279 Yeah...true

[@RetrieverCare]

We're so glad that we could help you :) Thankyou very much!

[@ValentinanSantinamommy]

My golden is amazing. He is pure breed I love him so much.

[@adishreeapte2645]

How much cost

[@cherylkelly5245]

Text me on IG for the puppies

[@cherylkelly5245]

Cheryl puppies

[@lolathebunny6735]

@@cherylkelly5245 ?

[@Chelletwoballs]

Golden retriever is a wonderful breed to me. I love mine so much!!!!

[@RetrieverCare]

Yes, they truely are WONDERFUL 😍

[@cherylkelly5245]

Text me on IG for the puppies

[@jmarksumatra]

I love to have a golden retriever someday.

[@kenkrempasky2732]

We got a rescued Golden from an Amish puppy mill in Ohio. No doubt that she is a purebred but we sent in for a DNA sample. She is 6 years old. We have had her for two months. She is the most loving affectionate fur baby that we have ever had. Now, I'm busy leash training, command training, etc. She had two accidents in the house the first week. None since. After 6 years in a cage. Two months in a foster home. I cringe when I realize that she may have had as many as 12 litters if they only started breeding her at 2 years of age. Give birth then have your puppies taken away after two weeks? Maybe less? Over and over. Yet you would never know it by her behavior. She does eat her poop. Working on breaking her of that. The Vet said they do that when no one cleans their cage. God bless all of your little angels...

[@Nik15gaming]

Bro........ Ohio👽👽👽👽👽💀👽💀👽💀⭐💀👽💀👽💀👽💀

[@debbylou5729]

Don't care. It just means you dog will have fewer problems

[@ValentinanSantinamommy]

Gentler, loving, handsome, sweet, friendly, amazing.. I got mine as rescue: I used embark he is 100 percent golden retriever. Best dogs ever

[@voodoochild1975az]

Rescue or reputable and ethical breeders are the only ways to get a dog imo. Puppy mills should not exist in this country. We owe more to dogs as a species than that. Congrats on your rescuing your buddy, I am willing to bet they know you rescued them and love you for it. Anyone who would take that bet doesn't know Goldens very well ;)

[@valtplayz8238]

thanks for these videos im geting a golden retrever😄

[@benjili6227]

My golden has all the characteristics this video listed, well except that he’s NEVER calm 😂

[@buracksJ]

same 😂

[@lindseym7488]

Just got a golden, she looks pretty much normal except she’s got two different eye colors. We’re suspecting she’s mixed.

[@98-carlmarkmarak22]

for everyone who have shorter hairs on their golden : 1 year old is bare minimum , give them like 18 months to fully grow their body and fur. You need to use conditioners and proper grooming to get good quality hairs. No not all goldens look like the ones on youtube videos

[@MindCraftChannel]

My 4 month golden has the same face characteristics except that his fur is not thick, could it be that because of the region that they have been bred, bc I live in the Middle East

[@Dr_Shan29]

My golden retriever is 1 year 3 months old. I bought her after seeing their parents. She is having feathering over front legs and tails. But not having enough hair growth. Does it take more time to reach full hair growth?. Really worried 😢. Someone help.

[@16aritroghosh8b9]

My golden is a pure,he is also very loyal to other dogs and humans but he get angry very easily if show him my hand he gets fire on me and he doesn't left my hand until he bites my hand he just holds my hands otherwise he is very good boy I am giving him traning at home he is learning very fast he is now of 6 months

[@JaeChan0406]

either way im still in love with my doggo 💕

[@aestheticblue1995]

I don't really know if mine is a mix but he don't really have long coat but fluffy and he just turned 1 year old at janunay 1 is that normal or is that real breed or mix for that age?

[@trickyourbrain3076]

From which kennel you bought this cute golden retriever ?

[@ratshayinirajah2473]

How to find that in their 35 days. I couldn't find it. How cam i find that in a puppy?

[@ritagriffiths6067]

My golden retriever ben is 2 yrs old I've got a nice garden for he wont have a coll ar or lead near him I've tried 100% ,he never put weight on wen I got him from a farm he was in a barn all on his own no other pup his mum just him crying, I picked him up and the crying stop, a woman came in the barn ben jumped from me and ran away I'm very cheeky and said i why his here he likes so she was desperate to get rid of him, she wanted 3,000 pounds for him any at the end I picked him back up and handed 600 pounds took him home my great grand kids they was over the moon that's the story for now I will finish it of after I will wait to see how many gets .back to me cx

[@user-of9xw8xw5n]

Hi what all features u where talking abt a pure golden retriever is something only noticeable when the puppy reaches at least the age of 10 months plus. Can you tell me how to identify a pure breed from 2 to 4 months old

[@chaste640]

I have a question How about PUPPIES 🐶 it is too hard to understand these things that you said about them Would you please talk about them too?🙏🏻

[@naminders1172]

July 9 2024 I adopted a rescued golden don't know anything about his past . He does not listen, don't know his age. Is there any way to know his when I asked the doc one said he is just one other said may be 2 or 3 years. I believe he has problem in heart.

[@RetrieverCare]

You must really try to visit another vet since they are the experts in knowing your doggo's age! Most of the time they make the conclusion based on a Dog's Teeth condition, Hearing condition, Muscle condition, and other senses. We're glad we could help! Thank you so much for the comment😄

[@supermariobrosherrmann3570]

I had a golden retriever he had all the pedigree looks he looked like the one you are showing same color everything except he had a blue spot in the middle of his tongue he was the best I thought he might ha e a little chow in him I got him from a old lady he could not take care of him anymore

[@jbnewman42]

It's not unusual to have a dark spot on the tongue. Many purebred Goldens do!

[@RetrieverCare]

We have just a perfect video to answer your question - kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6bPZX2Hp9mKrrc . We hope that helped you :)

[@muhammadbilalmemon271]

I have a mixed golden retriever, his habits are exactly the same, what you have defined in one of your videos but he is without any coat because his mother was of a different breed.

[@RetrieverCare]

Oh okay, its probably because he has inherited his personality from his father.

[@KADi_BOi]

Is there other sign of a pure golden retriever that they have something like other colour small structure on their tongue???

[@florenciaramirez3714]

I've just got a golden retriever and I have doubts because of her nose size... she's a puppy, like a 2-month-year-old puppy, and she's short-muzzled :) I don't know if her nose will grow at some point or if she's mixed-breed

[@trex2621]

My golden was white as puppy or as it is called "cream". And there is no doubt he is pure bread. Little remark though: we are not American, but European.

[@RetrieverCare]

I just have a perfect video for you :) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5TXk6GsicpqaK8

[@bosse641]

Would love to get me one one day.

[@RetrieverCare]

There couldn't be a better gift than our Goldens :)

[@emilyflores168]

My Golden had puppies 2 weeks ago and they are just the best dogs.

[@firexgaming_]

@@emilyflores168 emily i am frm Goa , india , i wanted a pup , can i get?

[@sumitmarne7712]

How can i get the golden retriever puppy in pune

[@jayajayaoblesh8687]

👌so cute dog 🥰🥰😍💓

[@ophirtarshish6379]

I love this breed Irish Setters

[@playe1239]

I want to ask that my dog's hairs are creamy white colour only on her ears are golden and on the face there is some golden shade and on the foot too so i want to ask that is it a real golden retriever?

[@carlosruben3045]

Are cream goldens pure bred?

[@Sunny12-23]

All these are visible only in a young adult and not a young puppy that we usually get from a breeder.

[@giovannisingergs4159]

I got to see my golden retrievers face and they're actually pure bred Golden's

[@rishibasnet1322]

I just now bought a golden retriever and I bought it from a popular pet shop I have some doubts can u please check

[@vuthkarshreddy2695]

Where did you get simba please tell

[@LifeGeneralist]

Why does it matter? Dog is a dog, he/she will be loyal to you.

[@tms977]

All the footage is of an American Golden, would be great to show what an English Golden looks like, as they're a bit different in build and colour

[@RetrieverCare]

I own an American Golden Retriever. But I will surely try to find an English one.

[@jfresh2054]

Can you show the difference between Canadian, British/English, American. Also field goldens.

[@akashsai5981]

My puppy's tail iss not fluffy it's thin sooo what about it ?

[@shashank3905]

It would have been better if you had shown the indicators by showing puppy not a fully grown GR...

[@arjunsinghranaut6213]

How can n from where we can hv golden reteriver pure puppy 🐶?

[@RetrieverCare]

Check out local adoption centers/rescue shelters.

[@l0x53]

I know u from ur first vid in beagle care

[@BB-gr3mo]

We have 1 yr old female Golden retriever puppy, her hair is longer and dense than a Labrador retriever but shorter and less dense than i see the one in the video or other videos. Is this normal for a Goldie ? Someone please advise

[@huudamu1884]

LOVELY

[@smu4m226]

Thank u for tips

[@RetrieverCare]

We're so glad :)

[@smu4m226]

@@RetrieverCare omg u replied

[@smu4m226]

@@RetrieverCare can u make a vid about teaching them to lay down Caz I can’t get my golden retriever to lay down

[@clovisribeiro7606]

Beautiful magnific

[@RetrieverCare]

Yes it definitely is :)

[@Panshulgour]

Hello Ma'am, Panshul this side. Ma'am, can you please tell me from where did you buy simba? Because I am thinking to buy a golden retriever. Please ma'am, your reply will be a great help your subscriber, Panshul Gour

[@RetrieverCare]

We adopted our simba from a friend and sorry we cannot share the details of its breeder :)

[@bimanmedhi8278]

How I do my GR puppy DNA

[@RetrieverCare]

Just take your golden to the vet and the rest will be their job :)

[@hilaryosromp]

I like golden

[@RetrieverCare]

Yeah, they are the best

[@shubhamraut892]

Most best qualities poppy,,, Plz your cantect

[@RetrieverCare]

Try contacting local breeders.

[@dreamwork4128]

@@RetrieverCare pls change your word 'bred' into breed in your thumbnail

[@AaravTheDon]

What Is cost to buy golden retriever? Please tell

[@lorenaguilaran]

❤

[@floriquegroup]

We bought a puppy golden retriever, he is now 3.5 month, his ears and color is retriever, but he is not so fluffy, he is short hair and his tail is not feathery it's thin and very long

[@RetrieverCare]

Hey Eman, it's fine. He is just a puppy. Golden Retriever Puppy looks almost like Labrador puppies. His fur will get bigger and tail will become fluffier once he becomes an adult (1 year old).

[@susydawood9015]

They will get their feathers at about 6 months , mine did and his tail was not fluffy at all when he was little

[@magicwithalexx2162]

You described an American golden retriever, not every golden retriever has feathering and a tail like that, for instance there’s also Canadian and British/English goldens

[@shrimanshubhamparija1781]

Are they 24/7 hungry because my retriever is always hungry

[@scooter5940]

Yes. This breed can easily become overweight - better to have them always hungry than overweight and unhealthy.

[@jayajayaoblesh8687]

Golden retriver dog rate plz

[@MR.P0NCH0]

Can someone help me see if my puppy is a pure bread? Eben if he's not I love him so much

[@jbnewman42]

Ask the breeder for a copy of hte pedigree.

[@RetrieverCare]

Just compare the traits mentioned in the video and if they match, your pup is probably a pure bred and even if its not you are still going to love him the same way you do right? :)

[@NannasBaNannas]

You didn't mention, the black mark on their tongue.

[@prasanthi4934]

I want one in South India

[@debjaniroychoudhury7498]

I got our Golden Retriever pup from a local breeder, most of the points you mentioned here matches, but I didn't get a pedigree certificate from the breeder.. What can I do to be sure about his genuinity ?

[@jbnewman42]

Call the breeder and ask for the pedigree. Did you register the puppy with AKC? Are the parents registered with AKC?

[@RetrieverCare]

Well usually breeders provide you with an AKC of the pup you just adopted but maybe it would have been misplaced. So just call the breeder and ask for the certificate and if the breeder refuses to provide you that than maybe there's a chance that your golden is not a pure bred.

[@emilyflores168]

@@RetrieverCare Not registered with AKC doesnt always mean not purebred.

[@linsen8890]

@@emilyflores168 AKC registration and a proven pedigree is the only way to know for sure if a Golden Retriever, or any other recognized breed, is purebred.

[@emilyflores168]

@@linsen8890 Not really. There is such a thing as DNA.

[@ACOGLMT556]

Sooo...what I took away from this is if it looks like a golden then it's a golden....hmm

[@RetrieverCare]

There are many factors mentioned in the video that must be taken under consideration before adopting a Golden Retriever! We hope we were of any help😄

[@subramanibalaji8049]

Pure or not a Dog is Dog... if you reverse it its God... no human match the dog...I love dogs

[@dakshsgamez1666]

My dog has little bit curved tail

[@RetrieverCare]

If the tail is little bit curved, then there probably is no issue but as said in the video if it is completely curved than either your dog is a mix breed or your doggo is going through hemivertebrae (a sign of a congenital deformity of the spine’s vertebrae) Please if you get time, try showing it to your vet and follow their further instructions!

[@dakshsgamez1666]

@@RetrieverCare thanks for telling

[@ashtonbackup934]

My golden retriever bit me while trying to move him off my bed what should I do ?

[@bebetigre1252]

lol

[@RetrieverCare]

A Golden Retriever with a Biting Problem? We have a just a perfect video for you - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHS5eIuPdqiDnrM

[@anuragamuka]

hi this is anurag from Hyderabad. I wanted to know where to get a pure breed of golden.

[@RetrieverCare]

Contact your local breeders.

[@EsSav814]

My golden is aryian

[@krishthegoldenretriever2458]

❤️❤️

[@saiharshiniprayaga3788]

Hi how can you identify a pure breed golden retriever puppy

[@RetrieverCare]

You can watch this video :)

[@ernestonwona6070]

A DNA test is the easy way out on paper. Until you have to pay a d wait for the test.

[@SSJ2KENNELS]

Just because a dog isn’t AKC doesn’t mean its NOT purebred because not every dog is registered

[@emilyflores168]

Agreed!! My dog is purebred and she is not registered but I know who her parents are.

[@cortsadawg]

Is this a spin off of beagle care

[@RetrieverCare]

Not a spin of, but one of our channels : )

[@1har2vey3]

My golden wants my food.

[@shulgishulgi5346]

Racial purity is based.

[@songsayswhat]

Go to a reputable breeder, ones that pay to do the proper genetic health testing on their dogs and show them be it in obedience, conformation, field trials. Be willing to pay the money for a pup. You'll get a purebred. There is no way to tell by "looking" if a dog is purebred. Goldens vary in the amount of hair and feathering and color. It could be mixed and look like a calendar perfect golden retriever and take after one of its parents or even grandparents more than anything else. If you adopt or rescue that is a great thing, but don't expect you will always get a purebred dog, especially from shelters which tend to look at a gold, long-haired dog and say "golden retriever" or a black and tan largish dog and say "German shepherd." Beware of breeders who specialize by "color." There's a real move to have creamy nearly white colored goldens more like the ones found in the U.K. because its believed thtey have fewer health issues. However, there are a lot of creamy, large, long-haired dogs. Go to a backyard breeder or a store or what have you and you might pay big money for a mixed breed. Always know who you are buying from. I support rescue. Unless you need a purebred for show purposes, I urge everyone to rescue. And if you've always wanted "X breed," then do your research and go to a terrific breeder. Will not ever judge anyone. Just be sure to spay/neuter!

[@randomlyspecific1824]

you have to show a puppy as an example...

[@RetrieverCare]

Sorry our Simba was all grown up when we made this video but what we intend to provide is the Information which we think many of the owners got :) Thank you so much for your Comment!

[@randomlyspecific1824]

@@RetrieverCare nah it's fine. I'm the one who needs to say sorry for my comment. Sorry.

[@sourabhsingh3745]

Who noticed thumbnail have wrong spelling of breed.

[@RetrieverCare]

It's not wrong. Bred is a past tense of Breed.

[@bishanma2397]

Are You Indian 😁

[@ladduthegoldenlab4165]

are you same channel as beagle care??

[@RetrieverCare]

Well, yes and no. That channel belongs to my brother who owns a Beagle. We both started this channel of my dog.

[@ladduthegoldenlab4165]

@@RetrieverCare Ohhh, my friend has subscribed to both as she is getting a golden retriever or beagle.

[@guilhermevieira4466]

How to indemnify if you have a dog

[@RetrieverCare]

Just compare all the traits with your golden that are mentioned in this video!

[@joseantoniosebes4837]

Is Gia pure or not? She has furry face

[@joseantoniosebes4837]

But all your info indicates that she is... Only thr furry face

[@rageshnk2122]

Can we also test this to a puppy

[@rageshnk2122]

It is a one month

[@RetrieverCare]

Yeah definitely!

[@rageshnk2122]

@@RetrieverCare thankyou

[@toedrag-release]

Is your golden pure bred? Golden retriever owners- does it matter?

[@RetrieverCare]

Its like awareness for the people whenever they go to pick a golden retriever! People often get scammed while adopting a golden where they pay a price of a pure bred but get a mix which is not bad but its something owners must be aware off!

[@bebetigre1252]

only from breeder of merit ,certfied.

[@theslimeshope]

I’m 99%9 sure my dog is a golden

[@lapatrie6568]

Why was that dog allowed up on the table? Bad owner!

[@RetrieverCare]

Our Simba was just trying to get a treat while doing the command jump! Also if you can see the entire table is covered with plastic so we don't get dog germs while we eat.

[@drlouiscardinal752]

Poorly done….she says “If tail is completely curled it’s probably a mix” but does NOT show what completely curled is…..or what normal is……producing these videos needs a lot of research……..

[@williamjesusbenson1121]

Mine is purest than me 😭

[@RetrieverCare]

Haha that is correct :)

[@atharva_karandikar]

Adopt .. don't shop !

[@RetrieverCare]

Always!

[@geetkumarrathod4275]

Girl you are supposed to help us in identifying puppies not a full grown golden retriever😓😓😓

[@RetrieverCare]

You can use the same points to identify Golden Retriever puppies.

[@jbnewman42]

@@RetrieverCare Ummm. no. Golden Retriever puppies do not get featherings until they are older.

[@shubhamraut892]

Any cantect

[@RetrieverCare]

Nope sorry :)

[@jacquelinereyes2127]

Is this channel a copycat of beagle care?!!

[@RetrieverCare]

Haha not at all. In fact Beagle Care is our Parent Channel :)

[@Stickybutton]

What a redundant video. Thumbs down.