Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Reliable
Loyal
Kind
Faithful
Trustworthy

Active
Independent
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Trainable
Fearless
Good-natured
Faithful
Instinctual

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

Rottles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

United States

Germany

Golden Retriever and Bernese Mountain Dog

Poodle, Rottweiler

Unknown

1980s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brindle
Brown
White
Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Blue
White
Pied

Straight

Curly

A Golden Mountain Dog 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 Rottle 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.

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.

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

Heart Problems
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Cancer

Patellar Luxation
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Subaortic Stenosis
Mitral Valve Dysplasia
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy

Sebaceous Adenitis
Von Willebrand's Disease
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

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

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Cardiac Ultrasound
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
DNA

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

Rottles are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

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

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

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

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

Golden Mountain Dogs 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.

Rottles 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 Golden Mountain Dog, 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 Rottle, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Golden Mountain Dogs 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 Rottles 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.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
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 60-100 pound (27 - 45 kg) Rottle 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 Mountain Dog is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of a Rottle is somewhere $3.40 - $4.50 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 Rottle 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.

Golden Mountain Dog is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Rottle is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

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

Rottles are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Rottles 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.

Rottles are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.