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

Active
Playful
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Devoted
Lively
Gentle
Social
Steady
Fearless
Spirited
Assertive
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

Choose a Golden Shepherd if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Avoid Lhasaliers as watchdogs - they're not effective.

German Shepherd, Golden Retriever

Lhasa Apso and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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

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®

Brown

Hazel

Black

Black
Brown

White
Sable
Gray
Black
Blue

Fawn
Silver
Red
Gray
Black

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.

A Lhasalier can have a litter of 4-6 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.

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.

Lhasaliers are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Patellar Luxation
Cherry Eye
Sebaceous Adenitis
Allergies
Hip Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease
Syringomyelia
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Episodic Falling
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Allergies

None Known

X-Rays
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Lab Tests
Allergy Testing
Hip

Heart
Hip & Eye
Full Physical Examination
Blood and Urine Tests

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

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

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

Lhasaliers need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Golden Shepherds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

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

Lhasaliers are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

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

Walk, Run, Play, Catch treats, Tug-of-war, Eating Snacks, Belly rubs, Relaxing, Tricks, Playing fetch

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.

Lhasaliers are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Lhasalier dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Lhasalier, it's at least 3 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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.

In general most Lhasaliers usually need at least 30 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 Shepherd requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Lhasaliers 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.

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

Lhasalier 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

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

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.

For an average 15-18 pound (7 - 8 kg) Lhasalier 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 Shepherd is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Lhasalier is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

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.

The average per month expenses of a Lhasalier is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 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 Shepherd is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Lhasalier has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Golden Shepherds are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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

Lhasaliers have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

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

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