Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Loyal
Kind
Trustworthy

Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Loyal
Gentle
Social
Kind
Sweet
Cheerful
Trustworthy

Goldenshires are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

United States

United States

Golden Retriever and Yorkshire Terrier

Newfoundland, Golden Retriever

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ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
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IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Brown
Black
Blue

Black
Brown
Red
Gray

Goldenshires have medium-length coats.

Golden Newfies have longer coats compared to most dogs.

A Goldenshire 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.

A Golden Newfie can have a litter of 4-12 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.

Goldenshires 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 Golden Newfie 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.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia
Subaortic Stenosis

None Known

Entropion
vonWillebrand’s Disease

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
Physical Examination

X-Rays
Electrocardiogram
Urinalysis
Blood Work
Full Physical Examination
Biochemistry Profile
Complete Ophthalmologic Examination

Goldenshires are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Golden Newfies sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Goldenshires 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.

Golden Newfies 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 Goldenshire, 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 Golden Newfie, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Goldenshires 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 Golden Newfies 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.

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Dematter
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 25-30 pound (11 - 14 kg) Goldenshire 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 85-150 pound (39 - 68 kg) Golden Newfie feed 4 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 Goldenshire is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Golden Newfie is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Goldenshire 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 Golden Newfie is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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 Goldenshire is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Goldenshires have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Golden Newfies are highly friendly around strangers.