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

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Silky Cotons are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

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

Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Quick
Lively
Joyful
Inquisitive
Trainable
Vocal

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

Silky Cotons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Chow Chow, Golden Retriever

Silky Terrier and Coton de Tulear

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

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

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Blue
Red
Black
Fawn

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Silver
White
Sable

Straight

Wavy

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.

A Silky Coton 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 Chow Retrievers 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 Silky Coton breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Allergies
Hip Dysplasia

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Urolithiasis
Hip Dysplasia
Spongiform Leukodystrophy
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Hypothyroidism

Patellar Luxation
Allergies
Tracheal Collapse
Diabetes

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Complete Blood Count

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Blood Tests

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Silky Coton, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

Golden Chow Retrievers 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.

Silky Cotons have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

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

Silky Coton 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
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
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.

For an average 8-12 pound (4 - 5 kg) Silky Coton 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 Chow Retriever is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Silky Coton is somewhere $0.70 - $1.40 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.

The average per month expenses of a Silky Coton 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 Chow Retrievers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

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

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

Golden Chow Retrievers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Silky Cotons are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Golden Chow Retrievers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Golden Chow Retrievers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Silky Cotons are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.