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Why is my Golden Retriever short-haired?

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Hello, everyone! I’m new here.
This is Dakota. She is an AKC Registered (full-blooded) golden retriever that we got from a breeder. We got her as a puppy and expected her to grow out long fur, but never did. She is 2, soon to be 3 years old, but still hasn’t grown out a long coat. Why is she short-haired like this? Is it possible the vet made a mistake and registering her as an AKC golden retriever? We will always love her nonetheless, just would like an explanation. Thanks!

Here are some pictures of her:
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Discussion starter · #7 ·
Hello, everyone! I’m new here.
This is Dakota. She is an AKC Registered (full-blooded) golden retriever that we got from a breeder. We got her as a puppy and expected her to grow out long fur, but never did. She is 2, soon to be 3 years old, but still hasn’t grown out a long coat. Why is she short-haired like this? Is it possible the vet made a mistake and registering her as an AKC golden retriever? We will always love her nonetheless, just would like an explanation. Thanks!

Here are some pictures of her:
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What did the parents look like?

Coat is genetic.
  • I cant find a picture of the father, but this is her mother.
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