Golden Retriever (detailed introduction)

　　Golden Retrievers rank fourth in canine intelligence. Due to their gentle eyes, smiling face, angel-like perfect temperament, and a coat shrouded in heavenly golden glow, they are currently mainly used as family dogs and guide dogs. The American Kennel Club (AKC) standard stipulates their coat to be “rich, lustrous golden of various shades,” and colors that are too light or too dark are not allowed.
　　They themselves are divided into two major color categories: light cream (insufficient pigment) and dark coffee.
　　Golden Retrievers mainly have two shedding seasons per year, but because of their large size and denser fur compared to small breeds, they are often mistaken as heavy shedders. All dogs, large or small, shed; normal daily shedding is just part of metabolism, and frequent brushing can reduce this issue.
　　The Golden Retriever is a well-proportioned, strong, lively breed, formally known as the Golden Retriever. It is sturdy, with all body parts harmoniously coordinated; the legs are neither too long nor clumsy, the expression friendly, and the temperament enthusiastic, alert, and confident. As a hunting dog, only in tough working conditions can it show its essential characteristics. Overall appearance, balance, gait, and the dog’s purpose should be valued more than any single body part.
　　Defects: Any deviation from the breed’s ideal description can be considered a defect, with severity depending on how much it conflicts with the dog’s purpose or traits.
　　Disqualification conditions
　　1. Height below or above the standard height by 2.5m.
　　2. Teeth with overbite or underbite.
　　3. Large amounts of white hair or white patches on the chest.