Goldador
Crossbreed: Golden Retriever × Labrador
The Goldador is the result of a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Labrador Retriever. This crossbreed combines the best qualities of its two beloved parent breeds. With their gentle and affectionate natures, intelligence and versatility, Goldadors have earned a solid reputation as wonderful companions, in addition to making excellent service and working dogs.
The Golden Retriever is a firm favourite around the world when it comes to dog breeds, most probably because of their good temperaments. Versatile and affectionate, they are the perfect working and family companions.
The Labrador Retriever is one of the most popular breeds in the world, mainly due to its remarkable friendliness, enthusiasm towards all challenges, and its very playful and cheerful personality. Docile, gentle and intelligent, Labradors are used as service dogs, search and rescue dogs, hunting dogs, and of course, as loving pets! They can adapt to all kinds of lifestyles and excel in various canine disciplines.
Golden Retriever
The Golden Retriever is a firm favourite around the world when it comes to dog breeds, most probably because of their good temperaments. Versatile and affectionate, they are the perfect working and family companions.
Labrador
The Labrador Retriever is one of the most popular breeds in the world, mainly due to its remarkable friendliness, enthusiasm towards all challenges, and its very playful and cheerful personality. Docile, gentle and intelligent, Labradors are used as service dogs, search and rescue dogs, hunting dogs, and of course, as loving pets! They can adapt to all kinds of lifestyles and excel in various canine disciplines.
Life expectancy |
The Goldador has a life expectancy of between 10 and 12 years |
Temperament |
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Size |
Large
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Adult size |
Female
Between 23 and 25 in
Male
Between 23 and 25 in
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Adult weight |
Female
Between 66 and 79 lb
Male
Between 66 and 79 lb
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Coat colour
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Black Sand |
Type of coat
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Long |
Eye colour
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Brown
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Purchase price |
The Goldador costs between £800 and £1500 |
More details about the Goldador
Goldador: Characteristics
Goldador: Behaviour
Training a Goldador
Goldadors are born with a natural desire to work and please their owners. This can be very rewarding, but it's important to be aware that the Goldador also needs a lot of attention and stimulation. If not, they may show signs of separation anxiety and may express their frustration through destructive behaviour.
Goldador: Lifestyle
Breed compatibility Goldador
Goldador: Shedding
Heavy !
Goldador: Grooming
The Golador has a double coat, meaning that they shed twice as much as other dogs. This shedding increases twice a year during seasonal shedding. The more the Goldador resembles its Golden Retriever parent, with long, wavy fur, the more grooming it will need. Otherwise, a simple weekly brushing will suffice.
Goldador: Health
Goldadors are generally healthy and less prone to hereditary diseases than the Labrador Retriever or the Golden Retriever. Having said this, they can still inherit health problems from their parent breeds, such as hip dysplasia and eye problems.
Goldadors can tolerate hot temperatures, but they do not do well in extreme heat. It's important to keep them cool and provide plenty of water in hot weather.
Goldadors are good in the cold, thanks to their double coat. Their dense coat protects them from harsher weather, making them suitable for colder climates.
Goldadors have a tendency to gain weight, especially if they do not get enough exercise. A controlled diet and regular physical activity are essential to avoid obesity, which can lead to other health problems such as hip dysplasia and diabetes.
Both Labradors and Golden Retrievers are prone to hip dysplasia and progressive retinal atrophy (a degenerative disease that causes blindness). Other common problems in parent breeds include allergies, obesity, and skin infections. It's important to know that Golden Retrievers have a high risk of developing cancer. In fact, approximately 40% of all Golden Retriever deaths are caused by the disease.