British (or English) Golden Retrievers have the long, feathery coats characteristic of the breed, but unlike Canadian and American Golden Retrievers, British Golden Retrievers usually have cream-coloured coats, according to The Kennel Club. Those coats can be flat or wavy, but usually have plenty of feathering. British Goldens tend to be slightly smaller than the other two varieties, with males typically measuring 22 to 24 inches in height, and females an average of 20 to 22 inches.