English Cream Golden Retriever vs. American Golden Retriever
All Of my doodles are bred to true English Cream Golden Retrievers with generations of European history. They are healthier in general, tend to live longer than the American Retrievers. English Retrievers have big round eyes, stockier body and a large boxy head. All this gives you an adorable true “Teddybear Doodle” that you will fall in love with! Lastly, the English Retriever tends to have a more relaxed personality than the American Retriever, which can make for a more enjoyable experience when you’re training your puppy 🙂
| English | American | |
| Color | Generally Lighter | Generally darker |
| Topline | Level slope | Back slopes down a little |
| Head | Broader head | Narrower profile that blends into skull |
| Eyes | Round, level eyes | Slanted |
| Ears | Level with eyes | Behind and just above the eyes |
| Neck | Long, protruding neck. Clean and often trimmed ruff. | Medium length, muscular, and untrimmed |
| Tail | Level with back | Slight upward curve |
| Built | Heavier, stockier build | Leaner, more lightweight appearance |
| Height | Male: 22-24 in. Femaie: 20-22 in. | Male: 23-24 in. Female: 21.5-22.5 |
| Lifespan | 12 years | 10-11 years |
| Cancer Rate | 38.8% | 60% |