Everything You Need to Know about Field Golden Retrievers

What is a Field Golden Retriever?

A field golden is slightly smaller than the average golden, with a coat that is shorter and easier to care for, with less shedding. Field golden retrievers are known for their wonderful trainability, drive to learn, and partnership with their humans. Slightly higher in energy level than a show golden retriever, they are also slimmer and lighter in build. Here at Sunnyside Meadows, we have found our field goldens to be amazing dogs for our family.

History of Field Golden Retrievers

Field goldens are the part of the golden retriever breed that is most closely related to the original foundation dogs used by Lord Tweedmouth when the golden breed began in the 1800s. Field golden retriever breeders have continued to focus on breeding highly intelligent and trainable dogs. Darker red in color, with a lighter coat, this is still silky but not as long. They are less prone to common health concerns that can plague the show lines of golden retrievers, such as hip and joint problems.

Do Field Golden Retrievers Have Good Personalities?

While field Goldens have more energy and a higher drive than Golden Retrievers from show dog genetics, they can still easily be exercised and kept happy just living as a pet. They are kind and sweet and love to learn new things. They love to do whatever their family is doing – going for walks, hanging out with the family, or playing with other animals at home. They love kids. Our field Golden puppies could be a great match for those looking for a family or hunting dog. Depending on their family’s interests, our field Goldens can excel as companions, in competition use, in agility, or as service dogs, therapy dogs, or hunting dogs. As a field line Golden Retriever breeder, we have found our Golden puppies to be the perfect companions for our family - kind, social, smart, and happy.

How Big are Field Golden Retrievers?

A Field Golden Retriever is slightly smaller than most standard Golden Retrievers. Males average 21-23 inches in height, and females 21-22 inches. The average weight difference between Field Goldens and other Goldens isn't significant, but it is still noticeable:

• Field Golden males typically weigh between 60 and 70 pounds, and females will weigh between 50 and 65 pounds.
• Standard Golden Retrievers are slighly larger, with an average weight of 65-75 pounds for males and 55-71 pounds for females.

Do Field Goldens have different coats than Regular Goldens?

Field Goldens are known to have a coat that is slightly shorter than the coats that most people are familiar with on standard Golden Retrievers. This gives them a beautiful, sleak look that shows more red than blonde in their color. Their shorter hair is also easier to care for and groom, and even better, results in less shedding.

Field Goldens make for adorable puppies that turn into handsome/beautiful adults!