Meet Little Annie of Windy Knoll Goldens and Discover Some Fascinating Differences about your Dog’s Eyes

We are so excited to introduce Little Annie from Windy Knoll Goldens. A rich dark red, Annie is the 10-month-old energetic daughter of King George and Oh Susanna. Annie’s vivacious personality reflects George’s exuberant temperament and Susie’s winsome nature. With a slender muzzle, small, graceful ears, and slim build, Annie reflects the best physical traits of our female golden retrievers. When Annie reaches breeding maturity at 24 months, we will be sure to share litter plans and proposed sire.

As with all golden retrievers, Annie’s eyesight is different from our own human vision. Dog’s eyes have an abundance of light sensitive cells called rods. This allows them to see particularly well in the dark and detect sudden motions. However, their color perception is limited. Essentially, golden retrievers are color-blind. They can distinguish a range of blue, yellow, and gray shades.

With eyes set on either side of the head, golden retrievers have strong peripheral vision and notice many things that we would miss. But this canine adaptation also comes with a reduction in depth perception. Excellent human visual acuity is measured at 20/20. We can distinguish letters and objects from a distance of 20 feet. Dogs typically have 20/75 vision. This means that they see an object at 20 feet like we would at 75 feet.

As you interact with your golden retriever, use what you know about dog’s eyes. Remember to work with your golden’s visual strengths. Clear arm gestures, specific motions, and familiar postures all contribute to a strong relationship and facilitate the training process.

Golden retrievers are fascinating companions; we always enjoy learning more about our dogs and sharing that with you. To find out more about our beautiful AKC kennel in central Maine, please contact us here.