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title: "How much does a golden retriever weigh?"
description: "A golden retriever weighs 25–34 kg (55.1–75 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/golden-retriever/
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# How much does a golden retriever weigh?

**Typical weight: 25–34 kg**

That is 55.1–75 lb.

A Scottish gundog breed, similar in size to a Labrador but with a longer coat.

> Males 29-34 kg; females 25-32 kg.

## How that compares

*Golden retriever against things of a similar mass.*

- Golden retriever: 25–34 kg
- Air conditioner: 15–60 kg
- Labrador retriever: 25–36 kg
- Emperor penguin: 22–45 kg
- Sea otter: 14–45 kg
- Air compressor: 12–170 kg
- Rowing machine: 20–45 kg
- Radiator: 10–100 kg

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## Common questions

### How much does a golden retriever weigh?

A golden retriever weighs 25–34 kg (55.1–75 lb). Males 29-34 kg; females 25-32 kg.

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## Sources

- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place (/about/)