Many pet owners find that their Golden Retriever is already half a year old, but why does its tail still seem very thin with little fur, making the owner feel it looks a bit unattractive? However, the puppy’s parents both have good appearances with fluffy tails, so what is going on?

Why is the Golden Retriever's tail so thin?

        This is because the Golden Retriever puppy’s tail hair develops much slower than the fur on other parts of the body, so owners will find that the tails of half-year-old Golden Retrievers are still bare. At the very least, the tail starts to fully grow hair around 7-8 months old, and by about one year old, the tail basically takes shape, known as the tail “blossoming,” forming a beautiful fan shape. However, the length of a Golden Retriever’s fur is closely related to the dog’s genetic makeup, so some fur may grow longer while others may not be too long. The full coat length of a Golden Retriever usually can only be seen after it reaches around two years old and is fully mature.

Why is the Golden Retriever's tail so thin?

        So what if the Golden Retriever’s fur quality is not particularly good, but you still want the coat to look beautiful? At this time, the help of food is indispensable. When feeding your dog daily, be sure to pay attention to reasonable combinations and balanced nutrition. For puppies and elderly dogs, it is especially important to supplement more nutrition and calcium than usual. Once the dog’s nutrition is balanced, all bodily functions will be normal, and the immune and digestive systems will be healthy, so the fur will naturally become glossy. Owners can choose to feed Golden Retrievers some lecithin-rich foods, such as egg yolks and deep-sea fish, and can also add some seaweed powder, vitamin E, and other supplements to the diet to help the Golden Retriever’s coat become smooth.

Why is the Golden Retriever's tail so thin?

        Therefore, when a Golden Retriever is half a year old, it is still a child, just like human children who have not fully grown at 6-7 years old. The older it gets, the better it will look~