Friendly
Devoted
Outgoing
Confident
Optimistic
Intelligent

Curious
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Obedient
Reliable
Loyal
Kind
Watchful
Trustworthy

Flat-Coated Retrievers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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

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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
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

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Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown

White
Sable
Gray
Black
Blue

Flat-Coated Retrievers have medium-length coats.

Golden Shepherds are known for their coat length.

A Flat-Coated Retriever can have a litter of 10-13 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 Shepherd 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.

The Flat-Coated Retriever breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

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

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Cancer

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Distichiasis
Glaucoma
Histiocytosis

Allergies

Eye
Hip
Blood Test
Physical Examination

X-Rays
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Lab Tests
Allergy Testing
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Flat-Coated Retrievers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Golden Shepherds' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Flat-Coated Retriever has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

Flat-Coated Retrievers need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Golden Shepherds require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

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

Chase, Play, Catch treats, Walk

Playdate, Run, Play keep away, Walk, Wrestle, Tug-of-war, Fetch, Chase

Flat-Coated 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.

Golden Shepherds 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Flat-Coated Retriever, it's at least 10 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 Shepherd, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Flat-Coated 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.

In general most Golden Shepherds 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.

The Flat-Coated Retriever has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Flat-Coated 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

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

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 60-80 pound (27 - 36 kg) Flat-Coated Retriever feed 3.2 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 75-80 pound (34 - 36 kg) Golden Shepherd 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.

The average cost of a Flat-Coated Retriever is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Golden Shepherd is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Flat-Coated 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.

The average per month expenses of a Golden Shepherd 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.

Flat-Coated Retriever is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Golden Shepherd is highly intelligent and very trainable.

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

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

The Flat-Coated Retriever is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

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

Flat-Coated Retrievers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

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

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

Flat-Coated Retrievers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Golden Shepherds are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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