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

Playful
Energetic
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Cheerful
Clever

Goldenshires are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

United States

United States

Golden Retriever and Yorkshire Terrier

Pug and Miniature Pinscher

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Brown
Black
Blue

Cream
Black
Brown
White

Goldenshires have medium-length coats.

Muggins 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.

A Muggin can have a litter of 2-5 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.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Megaesophagus
Von Willebrand's Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Liver Problems

None Known

Demodectic Mange
Hypoglycemia
Hypothyroidism
Pateller Luxation

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Blood
Knee
Hips
Liver Ultrasound
X-Rays
Thyroid Testing

Goldenshires are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

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.

Muggins 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 Muggin, it's at least 5 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 Muggins usually need at least 50 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 Muggin is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Scissors
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 12-22 pound (5 - 10 kg) Muggin 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 Goldenshire is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Muggin is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 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 Muggin 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.

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

Muggins make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Goldenshires have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Goldenshires are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

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