Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Responsive
Reliable
Loyal
Kind
Tenacious
Trustworthy

Alert
Fearless
Loyal
Energetic
Intelligent
Obedient

Golden Border Retrievers make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Choose a Doberman Pinscher if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

United States

Germany

Border Collie, Golden Retriever

Rottweiler, German Pinscher, Weimaraner

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry

Unknown

1900s

Brown
Amber

Hazel
Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Fawn
Pied
Red
White

Black
Brown
Red
Blue
Fawn

Golden Border Retrievers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Doberman Pinschers have short coats.

Wavy

Wiry

A Golden Border 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.

A Doberman Pinscher can have a litter of 10-12 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.

Canine Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Cardiomyopathy
Bloat
Von Willebrand's Disease
Wobbler's Syndrome

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Sebaceous Adenitis
Glaucoma
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Periodontal Disease

Bone And Joint Problems
Eye Problems
Hepatitis

Physical Examination
Radiographs

Cardiac
Dna For Vwd
Hips
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination

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

Doberman Pinscher has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Golden Border Retrievers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Doberman Pinschers have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Golden Border Retrievers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Doberman Pinscher dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Fetch

Running, Exploring, Fetch, Tracking, Run, Speak, Play with Toys, Dog Parks, Playing, Walk, Chase, Tug-of-war, Play, Nap, Digging

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Golden Border Retriever, 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 Doberman Pinscher, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Golden Border Retrievers usually need at least 120 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 Doberman Pinschers 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.

The Golden Border Retriever requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Doberman Pinscher has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Golden Border Retriever 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

In general Doberman Pinscher should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

The average per month expenses of a Golden Border Retriever is between $55 - $63. This makes an average of $660 - $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 Doberman Pinscher 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.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

Doberman Pinschers make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Doberman Pinschers have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Golden Border Retrievers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Golden Border Retrievers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Doberman Pinschers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Doberman Pinschers are not very stranger friendly.

Golden Border Retrievers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Doberman Pinschers have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

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

Doberman Pinschers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.