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A Golden Retriever is a large breed — typically 55–75 lb (25–34 kg) as an adult, living about 10–12 years. That size decides how fast a Golden ages: a 1-year-old is about 15 in human years, a 2-year-old about 24, and after that each year adds about 6 human years. So a 5-year-old Golden Retriever is about 42, and a 10-year-old is about 72.
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Golden Retrievers reach senior age at around 8 years old — about 60 in human years. A senior Golden is not sick by definition, but it does need a little more attention: regular vet check-ups, weight control, shorter but frequent walks, and a comfortable bed away from draughts.
Goldens love food, so measure meals to protect their joints — extra weight is hard on a large breed. Ask your vet about senior screening from about age 8, keep up daily walks and swimming if your dog enjoys it, and brush the coat weekly to keep skin healthy.
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