Health & Lifespan

Goldens average 10–12 years.

Is your golden on track? Month-by-month weight ranges for males and females, growth curve math, and when an off-chart number actually matters.

Males run 23–24 inches and 65–75 lbs; females a touch smaller.

Cancer, hip dysplasia, heart disease, skin trouble — the conditions goldens actually face, the early signs, and the screenings that catch them in time.

Yes, it's normal.