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Oddly enough, the answer to this question is not as straightforward as one might think. In the recent past, Goldens frequently lived an average of 12 or 13 years; however, a tendency toward cancer has been accidently bred into some lines. Dogs with this sort of background live at most to age 8 or 9, and some will have a far shorter life. In general, field-type Goldens -- bred as sporting dogs -- live longer than show-or-pet-type animals. Speaking personally, my beloved retriever Cody, born in 2003, lived to be 14.5 years. The longest-lived specimen of this breed that I know of lived to be 18. Consider buying a field-type puppy from the most reputable breeder you can find.

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