Playful
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Outgoing
Obedient
Reliable
Loyal
Kind
Adaptable
Brave
Trustworthy
Balanced

Agile
Curious
Fearless
Intelligent
Confident
Faithful
Independent

United States

Belgium

Golden Retriever, Airedale Terrier

sheepdog

Unknown

1600s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Red
Fawn

Black
Cream
Brown
Blue

Wavy

Straight

A Goldendale 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 Schipperke can have a litter of 13-15 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.

Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Allergies

Entropion
Epilepsy
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination

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

Schipperke has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Goldendales 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.

Schipperkes 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 Goldendale, 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 Schipperke, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Goldendales usually need at least 90 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 Schipperkes usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Goldendales 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.

The Schipperke has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Schipperke 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
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 55-60 pound (25 - 27 kg) Goldendale 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 12-16 pound (5 - 7 kg) Schipperke feed 0.8 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 Goldendale is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Schipperke is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Goldendale 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 Schipperke 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.

Goldendales have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

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

Schipperkes can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

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

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

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

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

Schipperkes are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

The Goldendale is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

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