Golden Retriever FCI Standard

• FCI Number: 111
• FCI Group: Group 8: Retrievers, Flushing Dogs, and Water Dogs

Size:

• Male: Height 22.1-24.0 inches (56.0-61.0 cm)
• Female: Height 20.1-22.1 inches (51.0-56.0 cm)

Weight Range:

• Male: 59.5-79.4 pounds (27.0-36.0 kg)
• Female: 55.1-70.6 pounds (25.0-32.0 kg)

Head (Skull, Foreface, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Muzzle, Lips, Bite):

• Skull: Broad and well-defined, connecting smoothly to the foreface.
• Nose: Black or brown-black, may lighten in cold weather.
• Eyes: Dark brown, set wide apart, moderate in size, and well-set.
• Ears: Short, well-placed above the eyes, hanging close to the cheeks.
• Muzzle/Bite: Strong, scissors bite, with well-developed jaws.

Body (Neck, Chest, Ribs, Back and Loin, Forequarters, Skin):

• Neck: Medium length, muscular, not too loose.
• Chest: Deep, wide, with well-developed forechest.
• Ribs: Long, well-sprung, extending well back.
• Back and Loin: Strong, level backline from withers to slightly sloping croup.
• Forequarters: Well-muscled, well-coordinated, with good bone.
• Skin: Not too loose, not too tight.

Limbs (Forequarters, Shoulders, Upper Arms, Elbows, Carpus, Feet, Hindquarters, Thighs, Hocks, Joints, and Hind Feet):

• Forequarters: Well-coordinated with the hindquarters.
• Shoulders: Long, well laid back.
• Upper Arms: Approximately equal in length to the shoulder blades.
• Elbows: Close to the body, not loose.
• Carpus: Short and strong, slightly sloping.
• Feet: Round, compact, with good knuckles.
• Hindquarters: Broad, well-muscled.
• Thighs: Well-developed, from the side, slightly sloping.
• Hocks: Straight and parallel when viewed from behind.
• Feet: Similar to the front feet.

Tail:

• Set high, thick at the base, extending to the hock joint. Carried happily, may have a slight upward curve but should not curl over the back.

Gait/Movement:

• Free, smooth, powerful, and coordinated. Good reach and drive, maintaining level topline. Legs neither too close nor too wide. Balanced convergence of the feet towards the central balance line.

Disqualifications:

• Any deviation from the specified points is considered a defect. Obvious abnormalities in body structure or behavior lead to disqualification.
• Height exceeding or falling below the standard by more than one inch.
• Protruding upper jaw or lower jaw.

Note: The translation provided is a summary and may not cover all details. It’s recommended to refer to the official FCI standard for a complete understanding.