Golden Retriever Health Problems - Health Issues in Golden Retrievers

Your Online Guide to Common Health Conditions Affecting Golden Retriever Dogs and Puppies

Like any purebred or designer breed of dog, the Golden Retriever dog breed can inherit certain canine disorders from it's ancestors. We've provided information about common Golden Retriever health problems below.

Please note that while these health issues can occur in the breed, buying a puppy from a highly reputable, knowledgeable Golden Retriever breeder who is knowledgeable about health issues in the breed, and actively screens for these disorders can go a long way towards having a healthy, long lived and joyful Golden Retriever companion. Choose your breeder carefully - and NEVER buy a Golden Retriever puppy from a pet store or newspaper ad.

The Golden Retriever is a fairly robust and healthy breed though, like many other purebred dogs, can often fall victim to a variety of genetic health issues. Fortunately, with Goldens, the number of defects is much less than in other breeds. Some examples of problems to look out for include:

Elbow dysplasia
Hip dysplasia
Hereditary cataracts
Central Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Eyelid and eyelash problems
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis

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