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

Active
Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Lively
Gentle
Sweet
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual

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

Poogles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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.

Poogles aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

United States

United States

German Shepherd, Golden Retriever

Poodle and Beagle

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1980

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

White
Sable
Gray
Black
Blue

Black
Brown
White
Red
Silver
Gray
Silver

Golden Shepherds are known for their coat length.

Poogles have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

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 Poogle can have a litter of 2-14 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.

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

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Hip Dysplasia
Peridontal Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)

Allergies

Cataracts
Diabetes
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Addison's Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

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

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests

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

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

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

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

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

Poogles 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.

Poogles sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

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

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

Walking

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.

Poogles 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.

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 Poogle, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

Poogle 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
Deshedder
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 11-25 pound (5 - 11 kg) Poogle 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 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 Poogle 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.

Poogle is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

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

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

Golden Shepherds are highly friendly around strangers.

Poogles 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.

Poogles are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.