| Species | Dog |
|---|---|
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Size Category | Large |
| Weight Range | 25–34 kg |
|---|---|
| Height Range | 54.6–61 cm |
| Lifespan | 10–12 years |
| Juvenile Stage Ends | 15 months |
| Senior Age Threshold | 8 years |
| Exercise Needs | High |
|---|---|
| Grooming | High |
| Annual Exam Focus | Weight monitoring; Cardiac auscultation; Eye exam; Joint/orthopedic evaluation |
| Routine Care | Monitor for arthritis/joint pain, vision/hearing loss, and weight gain. Adjust diet for lower calories, provide gentle exercise, and screen for cancer and cognitive decline. |
| Condition | Onset Stage | Risk | Hereditary | Screening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip Dysplasia | Adult | High | No | N/A |
| Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis | Juvenile | High | No | N/A |
| Cancer | Senior | High | No | N/A |
| Elbow Dysplasia | Adult | High | Yes | Recommended |
| Eye Disease (Pigmentary Uveitis/PRA) | Adult | High | Yes | Recommended |
| Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis (SAS) | Adult | High | Yes | Recommended |
| Risk Level | Very_High |
|---|---|
| Ideal BCS | 5/9 |
| Visual Cues | Ribs easily palpable with slight fat covering; visible waist from above; abdominal tuck visible from side. |
| Daily Activity | 60 minutes |
| Caloric Notes | {"daily_kcal_per_kg": 50, "RER_factor": 70, "activity_multiplier": 1.6} |
| Litter Size | 6–8 |
|---|---|
| Dystocia Risk | Low |
| CHIC Required Tests | Hip Evaluation; Elbow Evaluation; Eye Exam; Cardiac Exam |
| Recommended DNA Tests | Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (Golden Retriever Type) |
| Neonatal Weight | 400–450 g |
|---|---|
| Growth Notes | Large breed: monitor growth rate to prevent DOD. Hip dysplasia common. |
| Vaccine/Health Schedule | {"start_weeks": 6, "series_count": 4, "core_vaccines": "CDV; CPV-2; CAV-2; Rabies", "socialization_end_weeks": 16} |
| Anxiety Proneness | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Top Triggers | Separation; Thunderstorms/Noise; Strangers; Confinement; Travel |
| Separation Anxiety Risk | High |
| Calming Interventions | Puzzle toys/mental stimulation; DAP pheromone diffuser; Consistent routines; Regular exercise routine; Desensitization training |
| Enrichment Needs | High |
| Cognitive Dysfunction Risk | High |
| Sociability Score | 5/10 |
| Locomotion | Trotting gait; Play bow; Zoomies/FRAPs; Pouncing; Bounding |
|---|---|
| Social | Leaning against owner; Nudging with nose; Play solicitation; Mutual grooming; Submissive rolling |
| Comfort | Shaking off; Stretching; Yawning; Self-grooming; Circling before lying down |
| Stress/Displacement | Lip licking; Whale eye; Excessive yawning; Paw lifting; Avoidance/turning away |
| Breed-Specific | Soft mouth retrieving; Water entry/swimming; Scent tracking/trailing; Carrying objects in mouth |
| Types | Bark (alert); Bark (play); Whine; Growl; Sigh |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 160-260 |
| Tendency | Moderate |
| Primary Modality | Balanced Vocal/Body |
| Tail/Body Signals | High wag = confident/excited; Low tuck = fearful/insecure; Slow wag = uncertain/assessing; Full body wag = extreme joy/friendly greeting |
| Top Problems | Resource guarding; Separation anxiety; Jumping on people; Destructive chewing; Leash pulling |
|---|---|
| Medical Etiology | Sudden aggression (pain/orthopedic issues); Compulsive licking (allergies/dermatitis); House soiling (UTI) |
| Fear/Anxiety Etiology | Noise phobia (thunderstorms/fireworks); Separation anxiety; Generalized anxiety |
| Frustration Etiology | Destructive chewing (under-stimulation); Leash pulling (frustration/excitement); Demand barking (boredom) |
| Learned Behavior | Jumping on people for greetings; Demand barking for attention; Counter surfing |
| Cognitive Dysfunction | Disorientation in familiar environments; Night waking/pacing; Loss of house training; Altered interactions with family members |
| AI-Trainable Signals | Tail carriage and wagging speed; Ear position (relaxed vs pinned); Facial muscle tension (lip licking/yawning); Body posture (stiff vs loose); Vocalization pitch and frequency |
|---|---|
| Context-Dependent Vocalizations | High-pitched bark at door = excitement/greeting vs deep bark = alert/warning; Soft growl during tug = play vs stiff-body growl = resource guarding |
| Interspecies Communication | Uses soft mouth to bring objects as greeting/appeasement; Highly responsive to human gaze and pointing gestures; Frequent use of 'submissive grin' to diffuse tension |