Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Obedient
Reliable
Devoted
Lively
Kind
Steady
Spirited
Assertive
Trustworthy

Friendly
Lovely
Intelligent
Social
Active

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

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

United States

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Golden Retriever and Lhasa Apso

Labrador Retriever, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Unknown

1990s

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown
Isabella

Black

White
Black
Fawn
Cream

Black
Brown
Fawn
Red
Cream

Goldenapso Retrievers are known for their coat length.

Cavadors have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wavy

Straight

A Goldenapso Retriever 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 Cavador can have a litter of 10-14 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.

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

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

While the Goldenapso Retriever breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Cavadors typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Bloat
Mitral Valve Disease
Syringomyelia

Allergies

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Blood Work

Goldenapso Retrievers 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.

Cavadors 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Goldenapso Retriever, 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 Cavador, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Goldenapso Retrievers 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.

In general most Cavadors 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.

Goldenapso Retrievers 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 Cavador has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Cavador 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
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

The average per month expenses of a Goldenapso 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 Cavador is between $49 - $63. This makes an average of $588 - $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 Goldenapso Retriever is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

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

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

Goldenapso Retrievers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

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

Cavadors are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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

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

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