Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Reliable
Loyal
Kind
Faithful
Trustworthy

Active
Playful
Independent
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Sensitive
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Loyal
Fearless
Good-natured

United States

United States

Golden Retriever and Bernese Mountain Dog

Rottweiler and Dalmatian

Unknown

2000s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brindle
Brown
White
Black

Black
Brown
Red
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Golden Mountain Dogs have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Rottmatians have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

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 Rottmatian 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.

Rottmatians 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

Deafness
Urolithiasis
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Lymphoma
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy

Entropion
Demodectic Mange
Panosteitis
Von Willebrand's Disease
Dalmatian Bronzing Syndrome

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

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
Hearing and Ear Tests
DNA

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

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

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.

Rottmatians 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 Rottmatian, it's at least 15 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 Rottmatians 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 Mountain Dog requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Rottmatian is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Rottmatian 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

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
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 70-100 pound (32 - 45 kg) Rottmatian 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 Rottmatian 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 Rottmatian 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 Dogs make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Rottmatians 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.

Rottmatians 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.

Rottmatians 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.

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