[SillyGoose]

My neighbor has the sweetest Golden Retriever. He never barks and has that stereotypical friendly behavior you expect from the breed. This morning, I was watering my plants when he was in his backyard, so I gave him some affection over the fence. I’ve never paid much attention, but I noticed he has some bald patches on his elbows and thicker skin, too. What is this from? Is it allergies or something else?

[Sally Jones]

Elbow calluses and balding are pretty common in many large breeds. They usually form from the pressure of lying on hard surfaces. Even if your neighbor’s dog has a soft bed, many Goldens prefer to lie on the floor, probably b/c it’s cooler. They’re not harmful or a cause for worry though.

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