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

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Loyal
Fearless
Good-natured
Clever

United States

United States

Border Collie, Golden Retriever

Rottweiler, Miniature Pinscher

Unknown

1990s

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Fawn
Pied
Red
White

Black
Brown
Fawn

Wavy

Straight

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 Pinweiler can have a litter of 8-12 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.

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

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

Golden Border Retrievers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

While the Pinweiler breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Canine Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Aortic Stenosis
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Sebaceous Adenitis
Glaucoma
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Periodontal Disease

Entropion
Color Dilution Alopecia
Lymphoma

Physical Examination
Radiographs

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood Analysis
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
DNA for VWD

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

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

Fetch

Off-leash, Snuggling, Play

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 Pinweiler, it's at least 16 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 Pinweilers 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 Pinweiler is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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 40-60 pound (18 - 27 kg) Pinweiler feed 3.5 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 Pinweiler is somewhere $3.40 - $4.50 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 Pinweiler is between $101 - $134. This makes an average of $1212 - $1608 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.

The Pinweiler is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Pinweilers have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Pinweilers 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.

Pinweilers 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.

Pinweilers are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

Pinweilers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.