Playful
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Reliable
Kind
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Trustworthy

Affectionate
Courageous
Intelligent
Going
Loyal
Cheerful
Gentle
Friendly
Playful

Golden Cocker Retrievers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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

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

Pugs are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Cocker Spaniel and Golden Retriever

Pekingese, Bulldog, French Mastiff

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.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

Unknown

Ancient Times

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Red
Black
Fawn

Black
Fawn

Golden Cocker Retrievers have medium-length coats.

Pugs have short coats.

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 Pug 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.

The Pug breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Hip Dysplasia

Entropion
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Pug Dog Encephalitis
Necrotizing Meningoencephalitis

None

Allergies
Corneal Ulcer

X-Rays
Physical Examination

Eye
Blood Test
Liver Ultrasound
X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

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

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

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

Pugs 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.

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

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

Go to Park, Walk, Eating Snacks, Nap, Playdate, Tug-of-war, Fetch, People watching, Sleeping, Walking, Petting, Sitting, Chase, Run, Barking, Running, Dog park, Very slow, Sniffing, Swim, Smell, Snacks, Explore, Walks, Pets, Jumping, Treats, Resting, Slow walking, Peanut butter

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.

Pugs 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 Pug, 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 Pugs usually need at least 40 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 Cocker Retriever requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Pug is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Pug 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
Scissors
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 13-20 pound (6 - 9 kg) Pug 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 Pug is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 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 Pug is between $35 - $50. This makes an average of $420 - $600 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.

Pug 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.

Pugs have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

Pugs 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.

Pugs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

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

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

Pugs are highly friendly around strangers.

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

Pugs 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.

Pugs may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.