A friendly, trainable retriever that thrives on close family life, purposeful activity, and regular coat care.
Quick facts
Typical lifespan
10–12 years
Typical size
25–34 kg
Social needs
Daily companionship and engagement
Special skills
Scent work, communication, and trainable tasks vary by breed
Care difficulty
Moderate — daily exercise, training, social contact, and preventive care
Typical habits
Sniffing, exploring, playing, resting near companions, and following familiar routines
Average personality
Usually affectionate, sociable, eager to learn, and happiest with generous human contact.
Care difficulty, habits, and personality are general guides—not guarantees. Individual needs vary with age, health, experience, environment, and the exact breed or species.
Detailed care guide
Temperament
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Temperament
About this animal
Usually affectionate, sociable, eager to learn, and happiest with generous human contact.
Care in practice
Temperament is influenced by inherited traits, early experiences, health, age, and the current environment. Notice responses to handling, unfamiliar people, other animals, noise, and new situations. Build trust gradually, reward calm behaviour, and never force interaction when the animal is fearful or trying to move away.
