Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Reliable
Loyal
Kind
Faithful
Trustworthy

Aloof
Independent
Protective
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Loyal
Kind
Quiet
Detached
Trustworthy

Golden Retriever and Bernese Mountain Dog

Chow Chow, Golden Retriever

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brindle
Brown
White
Black

Blue
Red
Black
Fawn

Golden Mountain Dogs have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Golden Chow Retrievers have medium-length coats.

The Golden Mountain Dog 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 Chow 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.

Heart Problems
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Cancer

Allergies
Hip Dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy

Hypothyroidism

X-Rays
Electrocardiogram
Blood Work
Full Physical Examination
Diagnostic Imaging
Blood Glucose Tests
Physical and Neurologic Examination

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Complete Blood Count

Golden Mountain Dogs sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

Run, Fetch, Walk

Toys, Throwing balls, Chasing birds, Swim, Walk, Snuggling, Tug-of-war, Snuggle, Fetch, Belly rub, Jog, Road trip, Walks, Nap, Hide & Seek, Hike, Cuddle, Car ride

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

Golden Chow Retrievers 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
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 80-120 pound (36 - 54 kg) Golden Mountain Dog 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.

For an average 50-75 pound (23 - 34 kg) Golden Chow 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.

The average cost of a Golden Mountain Dog is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Golden Mountain Dog is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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 Chow 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.

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

Golden Chow Retrievers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

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

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

Golden Chow Retrievers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

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

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

Golden Chow Retrievers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Golden Chow Retrievers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Golden Mountain Dogs are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Golden Chow Retrievers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.