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.

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.

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

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.

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