Playful
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Reliable
Kind
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Trustworthy

Playful
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Obedient
Quick
Devoted
Lively
Steady
Spirited
Assertive

Golden Cocker Retrievers make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Avoid Chi Apsos as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Cocker Spaniel and Golden Retriever

Lhasa Apso and Chihuahua

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

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

Brown

Black

Black

Red
Black
Fawn

Cream
Brown
Black
White
Pied

Golden Cocker Retrievers have medium-length coats.

Chi Apsos have longer coats compared to most dogs.

A Golden Cocker Retriever can have a litter of 6-8 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 Chi Apso 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 Cocker 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 Chi Apso breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Hip Dysplasia

Hypoglycemia
Collapsed Trachea
Kidney Disease

None

Cherry Eye

X-Rays
Physical Examination

X-Rays
Blood Count
Blood Chemistry
Full Body Physical Examination

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

Chi Apsos are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

Chi Apso has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

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

Golden Cocker Retrievers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Fetch, Play keep away, Tug-of-war, Walk

Play, Walk

Golden Cocker Retrievers 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.

Chi Apsos are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Chi Apso 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 Cocker Retriever, it's at least 11 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 Chi Apso, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Golden Cocker 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.

In general most Chi Apsos 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.

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

Chi Apso 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
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Nail Clipper

For an average 30-45 pound (14 - 20 kg) Golden Cocker 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 13-15 pound (6 - 7 kg) Chi Apso 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 Cocker Retriever is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Chi Apso is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Golden Cocker Retriever 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 Chi Apso 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 Cocker Retriever is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Chi Apso is an independent and stubborn breed with low obedience intelligence, making training a test of patience.

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.

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

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

Golden Cocker Retrievers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Chi Apsos have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Chi Apsos are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Golden Cocker Retrievers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

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

Chi Apsos are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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

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

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