Golden Retrievers have a medium length coat, ranging in color from blonde to golden. They are lovable and intelligent, and make outstanding family dogs. Golden Retrievers make friends with everyone, and are very gentle and patient with children. Always very exuberant, they never really "grow up" and can be overly playful and distracting at times. Their loving nature and desire to please make them good therapy dogs. They are easily trained and have proven very effective as guide dogs for the blind and assistance dogs for the disabled.