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

Active
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Devoted
Outright
Tempered
Trainable
Companionable
Faithful
Vigilant
Instinctual

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

Doguedoodles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

United States

United States

Border Collie, Golden Retriever

Dogue de Bordeau and Poodle

Brown
Amber

Hazel
Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Fawn
Pied
Red
White

Black
Brown
White
Gray
Red
Blue
Pied

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

Doguedoodles have short coats.

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 Doguedoodle 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.

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

Doguedoodles are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Canine Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Pulmonic Stenosis
Sebaceous Adenitis
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Sebaceous Adenitis
Glaucoma
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Periodontal Disease

Entropion
Ectropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts

Physical Examination
Radiographs

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound

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

Doguedoodle has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

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

Golden Border Retrievers 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.

Doguedoodles 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 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 Doguedoodle, it's at least 8 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 Doguedoodles 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.

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

Doguedoodles require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 50-75 pound (23 - 34 kg) Golden Border Retriever feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 87-105 pound (39 - 48 kg) Doguedoodle feed 4 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

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

The average cost of a Doguedoodle is somewhere $4.20 - $5.60 per day.

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 Doguedoodle is between $126 - $168. This makes an average of $1512 - $2016 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.

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

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

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

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