Mary Allen
#4 Golden Retrievers have a dense, water-resistant outer coat with a thick undercoat.
Some skins are wavy, some are smooth. The coat is feathery on the back of the forelegs and lower body, with more feathering on the chest, thighs, and tail.
#5 Golden Retrievers come in all shades of gold, from light to dark.
Some breeders have started selling "rare white Goldens," but the American Kennel Club does not recognize white as a coat color for this breed.
#6 Golden Retrievers shed moderately in the winter and summer and heavily in the spring and fall.
Living with a Golden means getting used to a certain amount of dog hair in your home and on your clothing.