Playful
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Reliable
Lively
Gentle
Kind
Trustworthy

Aloof
Independent
Protective
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Loyal
Kind
Quiet
Detached
Trustworthy

Golden Shelties are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Golden Chow Retrievers are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Golden Retriever and Sheltie

Chow Chow, Golden Retriever

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Sable
Black
Blue
Fawn

Blue
Red
Black
Fawn

Wavy

Straight

A Golden Sheltie can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Golden Chow Retriever can have a litter of 5-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Golden Shelties are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Golden Chow Retrievers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Allergies
Hip Dysplasia

None Known

Hypothyroidism

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Complete Blood Count

Golden Sheltie has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Golden Chow Retriever has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Golden Shelties sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Golden Chow Retrievers have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Treat games

Toys, Throwing balls, Chasing birds, Swim, Walk, Snuggling, Tug-of-war, Snuggle, Fetch, Belly rub, Jog, Road trip, Walks, Nap, Hide & Seek, Hike, Cuddle, Car ride

Golden Shelties are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Golden Chow Retrievers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Golden Sheltie, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Golden Chow Retriever, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Golden Shelties usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Golden Chow Retrievers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Golden Sheltie should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Golden Chow Retriever should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Golden Sheltie is somewhere $1.50 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Golden Chow Retriever is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Golden Sheltie is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Golden Chow Retriever is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Golden Chow Retrievers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Golden Shelties can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Golden Chow Retrievers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Golden Shelties make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Golden Chow Retrievers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Golden Shelties are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Golden Chow Retrievers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Golden Shelties are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Golden Chow Retrievers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Golden Shelties are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Golden Chow Retrievers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Golden Shelties are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Golden Chow Retrievers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.