My Golden Retriever Has Short Hair. Although theres no such thing as a short-haired golden retriever some golden retrievers do have shorter hair than others. As weve have learned there are a few reasons why a Golden retriever may have short hair.
If the parents of the puppy took a longer time to grow the coat the chances of the puppy taking a long time are increased. The most common reason that a golden retriever has short hair is that it is not an entirely golden retriever. His father has a beautiful thick coat and mom has a pretty long coat too.
Whether due to genetics crossbreeding or misidentification the shorter hair in combination with the traditional Golden retriever characteristics presents a unique appearance that garners widespread curiosity among dog lovers.
If the parents of the puppy took a longer time to grow the coat the chances of the puppy taking a long time are increased. Depending on the puppys bloodline and heritage the coat can begin to turn into long hair after this time. Breeds that look like black golden retrievers. This came from the breeder I mentioned.
