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

Active
Playful
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Trainable
Cheerful
Faithful
Instinctual

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

Pugapoos aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Border Collie, Golden Retriever

Pug, Poodle

Brown
Amber

Hazel
Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Fawn
Pied
Red
White

White
Fawn
Cream
Gray
Black

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 Pugapoo can have a litter of 2-4 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

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Sebaceous Adenitis
Hip Dysplasia
Von Willebrand's Disease
Addison's Disease
Cushing's Disease
Pug Dog Encephalitis
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Sebaceous Adenitis
Glaucoma
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Periodontal Disease

Allergies
Epilepsy

Physical Examination
Radiographs

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Neurological Testing
Full Body Physical Examination

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

Pugapoos 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.

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

Fetch

Eating Snacks, Dog Parks, Off-leash, High Five, Chase, Tug-of-war, Zoomies, Nap, Play, Swim, Catch treats, Road trip, Boat ride, Walk, Go on Vacation, Go to Park, Go to Beach, Run, Walking, Fetch, Hiking, Chew toying, Running

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.

Pugapoos 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 Pugapoo, 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 Pugapoos usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Scissors
Clipper
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 15-30 pound (7 - 14 kg) Pugapoo feed 1 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 Pugapoo is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 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 Pugapoo is between $35 - $48. This makes an average of $420 - $576 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 Retriever is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Pugapoo is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pugapoos are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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

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

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