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

Loving
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Inquisitive

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

Rat-A-Paps are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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.

Rat-A-Paps are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

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German Shepherd, Golden Retriever

Papillon, American Rat Terrier

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

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Sable
Gray
Black
Blue

White
Black
Brown
Red
Fawn

Golden Shepherds are known for their coat length.

Rat-A-Paps have medium-length coats.

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 Rat-A-Pap can have a litter of 5-7 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 Rat-A-Pap breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Hip Dysplasia

Allergies

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Dental Problems

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

Radiographs
Blood Analysis
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Complete Physical Examination

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

Rat-A-Pap 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.

Rat-A-Paps need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

Rat-A-Paps 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.

Rat-A-Paps 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

Playing Ball, Swimming, Visiting Family, Snuggling, Car rides

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 Rat-A-Pap, it's at least 10 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 Rat-A-Paps 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.

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

The Rat-A-Pap has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Rat-A-Pap 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
Slicker Brush
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 10-15 pound (5 - 7 kg) Rat-A-Pap 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 Rat-A-Pap is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 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 Rat-A-Pap 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.

Rat-A-Pap 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 Rat-A-Pap is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Rat-A-Paps are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Rat-A-Paps are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.