Reveal the 5 Best Golden Retriever Coat Colors

Red is a beloved variant of a classic breed. It is by far my favorite coat color for a golden retriever. If the standard golden retriever is known for its rich golden coat, the red golden retriever stands out with its red hue. Moreover, red golden retrievers are highly intelligent, which is another reason they are highly favored.

White golden retrievers are considered rare, and people tend to pay more to get this dog. While many are often confused with the giant Great Pyrenees bread due to the similar white coat color, they aren't the same. White golden retrievers have a soft, thick, white or cream-colored coat. They also have a broad head and floppy ears.

Golden is the standard coat color of this dog. Light, golden, and dark golden are three kinds of golden retriever original shades. However, the most popular one is golden. It is rich and deep but light enough to be called ‘dark.’ Some refer to it as a sun-kissed hue.

Due to genetic factors, black golden retrievers are an extreme rarity within the breed. Many fail to recognize a black dog as a black golden retriever while they are not. Flat-coated retrievers are often misrepresented as black golden retrievers. A different set of genes generally governs dogs' black coat color, particularly those responsible for eumelanin.

Light golden in golden retrievers are genuinely almost cream-colored coats. Many love this coat color because it radiates warmth and energy. However, the care and grooming of these coat colors may be tricky as they quickly get sunburned when exposed to the sun for a long time.