What counts as large bone mass in a Golden Retriever?
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A good Golden at about one month has thick paws over 5 cm wide and grows large and sturdy. But bone mass varies individually. These factors affect it: small parents pass on less bone mass.
Second, diet affects it—poor nutrition hinders bone growth, excess causes abnormality. Finally, moderate exercise stimulates bones; too much or too little harms them.