Both the male and female golden retriever should give the impression of a sturdily built dog. The male golden retriever has a broad skull and muzzle leading into a strong neck and shoulders. The female golden retriever's head will be slightly less broad and strong. Neither the male nor female golden retriever shall give the appearance of coarsemess. Golden Retrievers eyes are deeply set, deep brown in colour, and have a gentle expression.
Golden retrievers have a strong, muscular build, with a level top-line.
The tail of a golden retriever flows straight back from the body. Well angulated in the front and rear, the golden retriever has a very fluid and efficient movement allowing him to endure a day of working in the field. The Golden Retrievers coat is dense and water-repellent, neither course nor fine. Golden Retrievers have a good, dense undercoat. The outer can be straight or wavy of medium length with longer feathering on the legs and tail.