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When you picture a Golden Retriever, you might imagine a friendly face and a wagging tail. But what about their size? Indeed, Golden Retrievers are classified as a large breed. They’re not the biggest dogs on the block, but they’re certainly not lap dogs either. Adult males typically weigh between 65-75 pounds / 30-35 kg, while females are slightly lighter at 55-65 pounds / 25-30 kg. They stand tall too, with males reaching up to 24 inches / 61 cm at the shoulder and females up to 22.5 inches / 58 cm.

Golden Retrievers are like the shooting stars of the dog world – they grow up in a flash! These pups typically reach their full height by one year of age, but they’ll continue to fill out and gain muscle until they’re about two. During their first three months, they’re like little sponges, soaking up nutrients and shooting up faster than a weed in the spring. By six months, your little furball will be more than half their adult weight. It’s a wild ride, but before you know it, they’ll go from fluffy puppies to regal adults.