Golden Chow Retriever Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Golden Chow Retriever is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Aloof
Independent
Protective
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Loyal
Kind
Quiet
Detached
Trustworthy

Golden Chow Retriever dogs are heavy shedders, they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Golden Chow Retriever. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

Chow Chow, Golden Retriever

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Black

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Red
Black
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The coat of a Golden Chow Retriever falls in the medium length category.

Straight

A Golden Chow Retriever 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.

The adaptability of Golden Chow Retriever dogs is a well-known trait, they are known for being able to adjust well to different living environments and lifestyle changes.

The Golden Chow Retriever breed is commonly healthy with low vet costs, regular check-ups may not be as necessary but it's important to keep an eye on their health and have them checked by a veterinarian when needed.

Allergies
Hip Dysplasia

Hypothyroidism

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Physical Examination
Complete Blood Count

Golden Chow Retriever have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Golden Chow Retriever breed is known for its moderate energy levels and normal sleep patterns, typically sleeping around 12-14 hours per day.

Toys, Throwing balls, Chasing birds, Swim, Walk, Snuggling, Tug-of-war, Snuggle, Fetch, Belly rub, Jog, Road trip, Walks, Nap, Hide & Seek, Hike, Cuddle, Car ride

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

In general most Golden Chow Retrievers 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 Chow Retriever is a breed of dog that requires a significant amount of grooming. They will also require regular trims, and a professional groomer's help is often necessary to keep their coat in good condition. They may also need regular baths to maintain their coat and skin.

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 50-75 pound (23 - 34 kg) Golden Chow Retriever 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.

The average cost of a Golden Chow Retriever is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Golden Chow Retriever is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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 Chow Retriever dogs have average emotions and are adaptable to different situations, not requiring extra care like sensitive breeds do.

Golden Chow Retrievers are dogs that do well in apartments with sufficient exercise, but they would really appreciate a small yard.

Golden Chow Retrievers are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Golden Chow Retrievers are an average cat friendly dog. They do well with cats, even more if raised together from puppyhood,

Golden Chow Retrievers are average friendly towards other dogs. If they are raised with other dogs, they are likely to get along with them. And, if they are socialized properly from a young age, they will usually be great with other dogs.

Golden Chow Retrievers are average friendly around strangers. They can be wary around strangers and a little standoffish. Early socialisation is key.

The Golden Chow Retriever is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Golden Chow Retriever is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

Golden Chow Retriever dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.