The Golden Retriever is a medium to large sized dog with a height ranging from 21½ to 24 inches and a weight ranging from 55 to 75 pounds. Males reach 23 to 24 inches tall and 65 to 75 pounds. Females reach 21½ to 22½ inches tall and 55 to 65 pounds. Its broad head accompanies small dropping ears, brown eyes, and black or black/brown colored nose. The Golden Retriever’s soft and thick undercoat sits under a thick, golden – cream --- or red, straight or wavy outer coat. The entire coat is water-repellent and feathering is present on the neck, forelegs, thighs, and belly. Older dogs turn white around the eyes and muzzle. The neck is covered by a ruff, but the dog’s head, ears, paws, and leg fronts sport the shortest hair. Keep in mind that any white markings are show faults.