Akc Golden Retriever Breed Standard. They should be straight--never bowlegged. Means there should be no loose skin around his neck.

General Appearance a symmetrical powerful active dog sound and well put together not clumsy nor long in the leg displaying a kindly expression and possessing a personality that is eager alert and self-confident. Golden retrievers have an instinctive love of water and are easy to train to basic or advanced obedience standards. Eye color should be brown in black and.
General Appearance a symmetrical powerful active dog sound and well put together not clumsy nor long in the leg displaying a kindly expression and possessing a personality that is eager alert and self-confident.
Description Medium to large size 20-24 at the shoulders. 2016-05-23 The AKC Golden Retriever breed standard term no throatiness. Eye color should be brown in black and. The Board of Directors of the American Kennel Club has approved the following revised Standard for Golden Retrievers submitted by the Golden Retriever Club of America Inc to be effective September 1990.