Golden Retriever’s standard weight (reference value)

Any deviation of 2-3kg from the reference value is normal. As long as it is not too much above or below the reference value, it is the normal weight of the Golden Retriever.
2 months male: 6 kg female: 5 kg
3 months male: 11 kg female: 9 kg
4 months male: 17 kg female: 15 kg
6 Male: 24 kg Female: 21 kg
Male 8 months: 29 kg Female: 24 kg
Male 12 months: 33 kg Female: 28 kg

Golden Retriever is overweight Reasons for obesity

1. Diseases can cause obesity in Golden Retrievers, such as insufficient thyroid energy, hyperadrenaline function, pancreatic islet gland tumors and certain brain tumors.
2. I don’t like to exercise. I often sleep on my stomach at home, and the amount of exercise is much less, which can easily cause golden retrievers to become obese.
3. Elderly dogs have a slower metabolism and do not like to exercise, so elderly golden retrievers are prone to gain weight.
4. Golden retrievers can also gain weight if they consume too much nutrients daily.

Dangers of Overweight Golden Retrievers

Obese dogs have a shorter life span and are more likely to suffer from chronic diseases of the circulatory and respiratory systems earlier, and their exercise capacity will also be reduced. Dog obesity can cause symptoms such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis, and skin allergies, affecting the dog's quality of life.

Reasons for Golden Retrievers being underweight

1. Daily nutritional intake is not enough. Owners should pay attention to feeding portions and diet to achieve balanced nutrition.
2. Dogs suffer from parasites, causing weight loss.

The dangers of underweight golden retrievers

Dogs that are too thin can lead to reduced resistance and are easily infected with diseases. Dogs that are too thin cannot gain an advantage among their own kind, are easily bullied, and are at the bottom of the group hierarchy. Dogs that are too thin have insufficient nutrition, poor resistance, and reduced ability to adapt to the environment.