Very popular Purebred Golden Retriever as a pet dog at home, because the characters and the wonderful temper, worry about long can reduce his ability as a tough working dog. Therefore, all those involved in the development of this dynasty, especially the judges, breeders and those who like to exhibiting, should see the Golden Retriever as a whole; structure, character and ability to obey orders. For that we need a standard as a blueprint of the dynasty.
Standard Golden Retriever was first created and set in England, where the dynasty was first discovered more than 100 years ago. Furthermore, the standard was called British Standard.
British Standards, issued by The Kennel Club (British), for Purebred is recognized and used as a reference by the Federation Cynologique International (FCI), hence all the European countries refer to this standard. British Standard was first established in 1913. After experiencing several revisions, in 1986 used the version released today. At first, Americans with the American Kennel Club (AKC) it, using the same standard, but after all these years they change it. They specify the characteristics of the Golden Retriever in more detail, while maintaining high Purebred dogs are suitable first British Standard. The last version used today was issued in 1990.
The second is that many of the standards followed by kinologi organizations around the world, including Indonesia. Although both these standards originated from the same source, in its development occurred a few differences. Moreover, the interpretation of each individual who helped set the standard, could differ. So that eventually formed the two main stream type of Golden Retriever, namely: British and American line line. Perkin, as one kinologi organization in Indonesia, where many owners of Golden Retriever is a member, formally shading under FCI. However, in reality, the owner of Golden Retriever Perkin members have diverse tastes. Much like the British line, but others prefer the American line.
To accommodate the needs of both groups are Golden Retriever lovers, two standards have been adapted below.
Standard AKC (American Kennel Club, 1990)
General Appearance and Characteristics:
Symmetry, active, energetic, healthy and strong, proportionate, showed good expression, a strong-willed, responsive and confident. As hunting dogs, should be exhibited in the harsh working conditions. The main attention should be given to general appearance, balance, movement and function.
Error: Any deviation from the ideal conditions above must be regarded as a fault with the level appropriate to its impact on the function of this dynasty, or the deviation of the character of this dynasty.
Size, Proportion and Substance:
Dog high 23 -24 inches (58.5 to 61 cm), measured at the end of the shoulder blade (withers). High female dogs from 21.5 to 22.5 inches (54.5 to 57 cm). Deviation> 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the standard should dipenalti proportionally, while the deviation> 1 inch should be disqualified.
The length of the dog, measured from sternum leading to backward point on the buttock, slightly more than height, with a ratio of 12: 11. Weight male dogs from 65 to 75 pounds (29.5 to 34 kg) and female dogs 55 to 65 pounds (25 to 29.5 kg).
Head, Eye, Ear and nose:
Skulls (skull) wide, when viewed from the front or side slightly curved, with a brow bone (Forehead) and the back end of skull (occiput) is not prominent. Stop in plain sight, but not too sharp. Front face (foreface, from stop to tip of snout) wide, its length is almost equal to skull. Snout straight, smooth and strong connect to the skull. Viewed from above, slightly widened at the stop than at the end. No problems with side-hung lips. Shaving mustache is allowed, but not adding value.
Eyes express friendship and intelligence, a medium-sized with dark circles around him. The two eyes separated by distance and are good enough in the petals. Color preferably dark brown, but brown is still allowed. Form narrow eyes and a triangle reduces the right of expression and should be blamed. Eyeball white part is not visible when the dog looked straight ahead. Dogs that show abnormalities in the function of eyelids or eyelashes (such as: trichiasis, entropion, ectropion or distichiasis) must be removed from the ring.
Ears rather short, the front side with a good hang on the position behind and just above the eyes, and fell near the cheek. When pulled forward, tip of right ear closed eyes. Ears that hang low like a hound type to blame.
Nose black or brown, but the color faded cold season is not a serious thing. Pink nose or a lack of pigment to blame.
Teeth cutting (scissors bite), where the outer side of lower incisors touching the right side of the incisors. Undershot bite (lower incisors were more advanced than the incisors) or overshot (above incisors far less advanced than lower incisors) should be disqualified. Irregular incisor or incisors above and below the tips touch each other right unjungnya (level bite) is not desirable, but this condition is not undershot or overshot. Teeth should be complete. Teeth too tenuous a serious mistake.
Neck, Topline and Body
Has a long neck that is, gradually connecting with the shoulders, giving sturdy, muscular appearance. There are no folds of skin under the neck.
Strong back line and horizontally from the shoulder (withers) and slightly decreased in the rear (croup), the position of standing still or moving. Lines fell back again from the shoulder to the back, curved upward or downward, the back rear (croup) are flat or falling too steep, should be blamed.
Body balance, not long and thick in the chest (deep). Chest between forelegs at least as wide as a man’s fist with the front chest (forechest) inflate properly. Lower chest (brisket) to reach the front elbow (elbow). Ribs long and well developed, but not like lontong, and extends well into the back. Short waist, muscular, wide and thick with a little curve inward. Form a straight body with no curves waist, narrow chest, brisket or less down the excessive curve of the waist, to blame.
Tail
Tail connects to the body with a good, thick and muscular at the base, connecting seamlessly with the back line. When down, the tail bone reaches the elbow back (Hock), not lower. Waved brightly, horizontal position or slightly curved upwards; not curled up on the back or folded down between the two hind legs.
Section Home
Muscular, well coordinated with the back and able to move freely. Shoulder bone was long and well rested in which the upper side (at withers) adjacent to each other. Upper arm approximately equal length with the shoulder bone, such that the elbow directly beneath the top of the bone against the shoulder and ribs. Trunk legs, viewed from the front, straight with good bone but not so harsh. Pastern (between the forearm and the foot) is short and strong, slightly tilted without being weak. Declaws (nail into five who grew up in the rear pastern) be discharged, but is usually left alone.
Feet medium size, round, compact, thick, with segments of the good. Excessive feather may cut / trimming to display the size and shape of the actual foot. Form of duck feet (fingers spread) or a rabbit’s foot (the radius is too long) to blame.
Rear Section
Wide and muscular strength. Behind the back line profile (croup) slightly declined; pelvis (pelvic) fell more steeply, approximately 30 degrees to the horizontal. In a natural upright position (natural stance), upper thigh bone (femur) to form almost 90-degree angle with the pelvis bone; the front side of the thigh (stifle) to form a good curve; elbows back (Hock) rests well above short rear pastern and strong. Soles of the feet as the front legs. Trunk legs straight when viewed from behind. Rod bent into the legs (cow Hock), bent out (spread Hock), and the elbows are too sharp so that the front side to form a line such as sickle / celurit (sickle Hock), should be blamed.
Feathers
Thick and is refusing water (Water Repellent) with the inner hair (undercoat) is good. Outer hairs are firmly planted and easy to neatly back by itself, not rough or smooth, fell close to the body; be straight or wavy. Feather tie, in front of the neck and chest (ruff), not cut; the back side of the arm and the underside of the body fur tassels (feathering) are; the front side of the neck, back of thighs and lower tail is more dense hairy tufts (ruff and feathering). Head, back and sides of your foot forward short stems hairy legs and flat. Excessively long fur, bald, weak and soft, less desirable. Should foot trimming and cut his fur, but its natural form can not be changed by trimming.
Color
Golden colored with various levels of darkness. Usually colored fur tassels younger than the hair on other parts. Unless memutihnya gray or facial or body hair because of age, any white patches in addition to a few white hairs on his chest, according to the extent dipenalti spots. The bright colors not to be confused with white patches. The dominant colors are pale or extremely dark extreme, less desirable. Allowances should be given to chicks that prospective pale grew older as his age. Any black spots or other foreign colors visible, is a serious mistake.
Running style (gait)
When running, free movement, smooth, powerful and well coordinated, showing good step. Viewed from any position, legs bent rod in or out, your feet do not cross each other or collide. If the speed increases, feet tend to approach each other toward the center of balance. In the exhibition, it is recommended to use a loose rope in order to get the right step.
Temperament
Friendly, trustworthy and reliable. Hostile or friendly toward dogs or strangers in a normal situation, or for no apparent reason showing fear or anxiety, not the nature of the Golden Retriever. Such attitudes should match the level of seriousness dipenalti.
Disqualification
1.Penyimpangan height of more than one inch to the standard.
2.Gigitan which undershot or overshot.
The Kennel Club Standard (British), (1986)
Public Appearances
Symmetry, balanced, active, energetic, nimble; reliable with good expression.
Size
Height at withers: Dogs males 56 to 61 cm (22 to 24 inches); bitch from 51 to 56 cm (20 to 22 inches).
Head
Balanced, with good curves, wide skulls without being rude; connect smoothly with the neck; muzzle powerful, wide and thick. The length of the front face (foreface) approximately equal to the length of the stop is good until the end of the back of skull (occiput). Black nose is preferred.
Eyes
Dark brown, separated by a good position, surrounded by dark circles.
Ear
Medium size, hanging almost at eye level.
Mouth
Strong jaw, with teeth cut a perfect, regular and complete, ie upper teeth tightly clasped in front of the lower teeth and either embedded in the jaw.
Neck
The length fit, clean (from the folds of skin under the neck) and muscular.
Body
Balanced, short, thick in the chest. Ribs inflate properly. Flat back line.
Tail
Connecting with your back flat, long reach back elbow (Hock), without a circle in the end.
Section Home
Trunk straight front legs with good bone, shoulders well rested, long shoulder bone with the upper arm along the shoulder bone, such that the position of the front foot rod just below the body. Connecting bracket fitting.
Foot soles
Round and like a cat’s paw.
Rear Section
Waist and trunk legs strong and muscular back, thighs, bottom (second Thigh) good, the curve of the front side of the thigh (stifle) good. Elbows back (Hock) well rested, straight when viewed from the back, not bent to the inside and out. Crooked elbow to the (cow Hock) very unpopular.
Feathers
Straight or wavy with good hair tufts; feathers in thick and waterproof.
Color
Golden or cream in all levels of darkness, provided that not red or mahogany. A few white hairs on chest permissible.
Running Style / Movement
Full of energy with a good kick. Straight and right front and rear. Stride length and freely without being as sturdy step (Hackney) on the front foot.
Temperament
Good, friendly and confident.
Characteristic
Easily administered, intelligent and has the innate ability to work.
Mistake
Any deviation to the points above should be considered a mistake, and the level of seriousness should be seen in proportion.
Note: The dog must have two male testicle / testicles are normal and completely clear kekantungnya down.
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