The enemy is chronic inflammation: a process at the core of the bodyâs most basic survival instincts that is now believed to be at the heart of a handful of deadly diseases. Whatâs even worse â your body may already be under fire from inflammation caused by stress, poor diet and a couch-potato lifestyle. Inflammation can operate in stealth mode for years. When symptoms do finally become apparent, itâs usually in the form of diabetes, osteoarthritis or other inflammation-related diseases.
Around 3 months of age, you will notice some long hair growing in your puppy's tail. This is the beginning of his feathering. Goldens have feathers on their legs, under their stomachs, and on the tail. The adult coat begins growing on the dog's tail first and continues gradually up his body.
I have always told my puppy people to expect 10-12 years from a Golden. I believe a study has been done showing that to have been the same for a long time now. The larger the dog, the shorter the life expectancy. Toy dogs can be in excess of 15 years, while Great Danes and Irish Wolfhounds can be in the 6-8 age range.