<P> British - type Golden Retrievers are prevalent throughout Europe and Australia . The skull is broader and the forequarters are more muscular than in other types . The muzzle is balanced and well chiseled . The coat is generally lighter in color than in the American types . Males stand between 22 to 24 in (56 to 61 cm) at the withers; females are between 20 to 22 in (51 to 56 cm). Acceptable or expected weights are not specified in the UK standard, but the Kennel Club standard calls for a level topline and straight hindquarters without the slight rear angulation found in American lines . </P> <P> The eyes are round and dark, which is in contrast to the triangular or slanted composition of their American counterparts . British Golden Retrievers can have a coat colour of any shade of gold or cream; red or mahogany are not permitted . Originally, cream was an unacceptable colour in the UK standard, but the standard was revised in 1936 to include cream . At the time of this revision, the exclusion of cream as a colour was agreed to as a mistake, as the original "yellow" retrievers of the 19th century were actually lighter in colour than was permitted by the standards used before 1936 . As with American lines, white is an unacceptable colour in the show ring . The British Kennel Club standard is used in all countries except the USA and Canada . Golden Retrievers have muscular bodies with great endurance, owing to their origins as hunting and gundogs . </P> <P> American types are lankier and less muscular than other types, males stand between 23 and 24 in (58 and 61 cm) in height at the withers; females are 21.5 to 22.5 in (55 to 57 cm) tall . Their coats are darker in color and occur in various shades of lustrous gold with moderate feathering . When trotting, they have a free, smooth, powerful, and well - coordinated gait; as the dog runs, its feet converge towards the center of the line of balance . The American standard also makes requirements about the proportion, substance, head and skull, neck, body, topline, forequarters, and hindquarters; in these respects, the American - type Retriever is the same as Golden Retrievers that conform to other national standards . American breeders of Golden Retrievers sometimes import their dogs from Britain to take advantage of the temperament and appearance of the British types . </P> <P> The Canadian Golden Retriever has a thinner and darker coat and stands taller than other types . Males stand 23 and 24 in (58 and 61 cm) in height at withers; and females 21.5 to 22.5 in (55 to 57 cm). Weight for males is between 29--34 kg (65 - 75 lb); and females between 27--32 kg (60 - 70 lb). </P>

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