Miniature Golden Retriever Breed Standards
A Miniature Golden Retriever should strongly resemble the larger version of the breed. They should be more than 50% Golden Retriever, can be up to 25% poodle but must retain a straight coat unless considered "breeding stock" 50% golden can be considered as breeding stock as well as long as they are being used to breed for higher percentages. They can have American Cocker Spaniel not to exceed 50% total spaniel and poodle combined. Other Spaniels may also be included in the future to broaden the gene pool. The size must not exceed 54lbs and 20.75 " at the shoulder. Which is just under the breed standard for pure bred golden retrievers. The preferred size is between 20-40 lbs and 14-18" tall. The miniature version of the golden retriever should have all of the positive traits of the standard golden retriever such as gentle disposition, playful, family friendly, fun, outgoing, loyal, willing to please, easily trainable, and of course those big beautiful lovi eyes. Careful selection of good tempered, healthy lines should be chosen to eliminate any negative health issues. Also dogs with the preferred golden retriever traits should be used to keep this a calm but playful mix that not only "looks" like a golden but is in essence a golden in every sense of the word except for its size.
