Golden retriever - suitable for semi-detached house?

[EightToSixer]

I grew up with Goldens and adore them. DH grew up with dogs but never wanted one. DS and I are desperate for one. I think it would be an excellent time for DS, at 14 to own a dog, he’s very caring for his cat. DD has left for university so we are all feeling a little empty nest here. I’m currently losing a marine amount of weight and DH has finally agreed that if that continues it would be good to get a dog to encourage more walking and activity.
My work is currently home-based but even when I return to work there are a lot of other dogs that are brought in to our individual offices so I know I could take him to work if I wanted to, though it’s likely that almost every day either DH or I would be am working at home.
My only concern is whether it is selfish to get a dog while living in a semi- detached house? We have a paved back yard and a grasses fenced in front garden. Immediately opposite the house we have a big park.

Will my neighbours hate us if we get a retriever? Or are they fine for that? Obviously we would go to training classes etc.

[1WildTeaParty]

Dog-walking is an important part of how I keep my weight down.

(What I eat comes first for weight-loss, but regular walking - about 1hr 30 - 2 hrs a day keeps me away from the kitchen and feeling happy and well enough not to crave sugar snacks.)

Deciding to have a dog - even in a house of dog-lovers was difficult but having dogs has been wonderful. They are as lovely as hoped but our lives are better (and healthier) for having to adapt to include them.

[Suzi888]

We have one and I’d rather listen to my dog barking (hardly ever) than my toddler screaming and shouting . As long as they have a toilet area and you are prepared to take the dog on long walks etc I think it’s fine!
As long as the cat and your DH are on the same page

[averylongtimeago]

Alwayslatte "do they moult a lot"
No, not just "a lot" that doesn't give you the whole picture.
When you brush them (I use a shedding rake) there is so much fur you could knit yourself a matching fluffy golden coat.

[Wolfiefan]

A lot REALLY doesn’t cover it! And you need to be prepared if they find mud too!!