Common genetic diseases in golden retrievers include: hip and elbow dysplasia, degenerative myelopathy, progressive retinal atrophy, malignant hyperthermia, etc.

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Hip and elbow dysplasia is affected by two or more genes. Environmental effects, nutrition and other factors will affect the development of the disease. Degenerative myelopathy is a progressive disease that causes the dog's hind legs to gradually lose coordination, eventually leaving the dog's hind limbs paralyzed and unable to walk. Progressive rod and cone degeneration is a late-onset form of progressive retinal atrophy that usually begins with night blindness, which results in reduced vision in low light. Night blindness can quickly progress to day blindness as sensitivity to bright light decreases. Malignant hyperthermia usually occurs during surgery during inhalation anesthesia. Dogs with this genetic defect will suddenly develop muscle contractures, a sharp increase in heat production, and an increase in body temperature. In severe cases, it can even lead to death. Therefore, the risk of anesthesia is very high.