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

Loving
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Loyal
Devoted
Gentle
Social
Cheerful
Quiet
Reserved

Goldenshires are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Italian Daniffs are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Golden Retriever and Yorkshire Terrier

Great Dane, Cane Corso

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Brown
Black
Blue

Black
Isabella
Blue
Fawn
Brown

Goldenshires have medium-length coats.

Italian Daniffs have short coats.

Wavy

Straight

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.

An Italian Daniff can have a litter of 10-15 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.

Goldenshires are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Italian Daniffs have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Elbow Dysplasia
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

None Known

Allergies

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
Physical Examination

X-Rays
Allergy Tests
Wellness Check
Full Physical Examination regarding joint movement around the hip and kneecap

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

Italian Daniff has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Goldenshires are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Italian Daniffs 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.

Italian Daniffs are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Italian Daniff 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 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 Italian Daniff, it's at least 7 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 Italian Daniffs 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.

Goldenshires 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 Italian Daniff is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Italian Daniff 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
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Goldenshire is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of an Italian Daniff is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 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 an Italian Daniff is between $63 - $91. This makes an average of $756 - $1092 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.

Goldenshires have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

Italian Daniffs are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

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

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

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

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

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