Golden Retriever

The general appearance of the Golden Retriever should be symmetrical, balanced, active, powerful, well aligned in its appearance. The expression is that of a thoughtful and kind dog. The head is proportioned and well chiseled. The skull is broad but not coarse. The muzzle is powerful, broad and deep, of a length equal to that of the skull, with a well defined stop. The eyes should be dark brown in color, well apart, with dark eyelid edges. The ears, of moderate size, are attached at approximately eye height. The limbs are straight and have good bones, well positioned under the trunk. The tail is tied and carried at the height of the back: it reaches the hock, without ever bending at the end.