Playful
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Reliable
Kind
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Trustworthy

Alert
Dignified
Responsive
Calm
Friendly

Cocker Spaniel and Golden Retriever

Husky, North Pole Sled Team Dog

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

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
United Kennel Club
American Rare Breed Association

Unknown

1900s

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Red
Black
Fawn

Fawn
White
Black
Gray

Straight

Wiry

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 Chinook can have a litter of 12-15 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 Chinook breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Hip Dysplasia

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

None

Excessive Shyness
Eye Abnormalities
Hip Dysplasia
Hormonal Skin Problems
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Seizures And Spondylosis

X-Rays
Physical Examination

Hip
Blood Test
Eyes
Skin Scraping
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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

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

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

Chinook 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.

Chinooks need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

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

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

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.

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

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

Chinook 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

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Golden Cocker Retriever is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Chinook is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 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 Chinook 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 Cocker Retriever is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Chinook has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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.

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

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

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

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

Chinooks are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Chinooks 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.

Chinooks are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

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