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Golden Retriever Puppy Growth Rate

7 wks. - 8-10 lbs.
9 wks. - 10-14 lbs.
12 wks. - 15-17 lbs.
16 wks. - 25-26 lbs.
20 wks. - 32-43 lbs.
6 mos. - 40-50 lbs.
12 mos. - 65-70 for males, 55-60 for females
2 yrs. - 65-80 males, 55-68 females

Some people "guestimate" the adult weight by doubling the weight at 4-5months(for large breeds).

ALSO, see my previous post with a great DOG AGE COMPARISON CHART.

Track your puppys growth with this chart!

Health and Ideal Body Weight

Dog Age Comparison To Human

Age comparisons between dogs and humans are always a matter of debate. After the first year of life, a dog is equivalent to sixteen human years. After two years, they are equivalent to a 24 year old, at three years a 30 year old, and each year after, add 5 human years to determine a dog's age. Enjoy the below chart!

Life Expectancy
The life expectancy for this particular breed is 10 – 12 years. Personally, my boy dog lived until 15 years, but with limited mobility in the last year. He could have kept going if he didnt have to deal with stairs.

Information, Facts & Origins of the Golden Retriever Dog

The Golden Retriever comes from England (1800's) and was bred originally to hunt small game - retrieving. This dog is classified as one of the Sporting Dog Group. The Golden Retriever was first Registered by the AKC (American Kennel Club) in 1925.
Often referred to as the Gold Retriever although Goldenretriever and Golden Labrador Retriever is also used. The word Retriever is often mis-spelt as Retriver, Retrever and Retreiver.

The Golden Retriever is believed to descend from the old Black Wavy coated retriever which is known to occasionally have produced yellow, or gold, puppies. Much of the improvement to the breed can be attributed to Lord Tweedmouth at the end of the 19th century, the breed drew considerable attention when they were first being exhibited in 1908. There is believed to be elements of the Newfoundland, setter and spaniel in this breed. There is a story that the Golden Retriever actually originates from 8 Russian Sheepdogs who performed in a Circus Troupe - although it is impossible to find any historic evidence of this legend.