A General Appearance of the Dog

The Goldador is a cross-breeding of the Golden Retriever and the Labrador Retriever. To better understand the characteristics of the Goldador, you must research the characteristics of the parent breeds. Because both breeds are loving, devoted, energetic (enthusiastic with great stamina), and very trainable, your Goldador should have those characteristics. He should be good with children and hearty enough to be outside in cold weather for a training session for hunting, guide service, bomb detection, or a variety of other activities, but should not be left outdoors as he loves to be with his people.

Because the two types of Retrievers that make up this breed have similar bodies and sizes as well as personalities, the puppies are fairly predictable in appearance. Most have a square-shaped head that is rounded on top with long, floppy ears that can be prone to infections. They have a wide, tapered muzzle and eyes that express loyalty and an impishness. Their legs are strong and their chest is fairly wide. They have a long, sweeping tail.

Both Goldens and Labs have very strong shoulders and chests and think they should be the first to arrive anywhere, so they are prone to pull when on walks and can easily pull their human down and cause severe injury. Therefore, it is critical to start teaching your dog early to “heel” correctly without pulling. The adult dog will be larger and wider than a Golden Retriever.

The Goldador should not be kept in an apartment unless he can get long walks (on leash), playtimes at a fenced dog park, or similar activities at least 4-5 times a week. He prefers a fenced yard where he can run and play when he desires.

Goldadors are very affectionate with other pets (will watch over them) and all family members, often adopting people or animals who aren’t actually family members as well. They love children of all ages, but must be taught not to jump on people. They are very smart and love to learn, so start training early and keep thinking of things to teach them. Housetraining should be easy if you are consistent.

They shed daily and some drool after getting a drink.

Coat

The Goldador’s coat color most often ranges from red to gold to yellow, but may be black if one of the parents was a black Lab. The Goldador has a long, double coat if it more like the Golden or a short, double coat if it is more like the Labrador. They shed some every day. Spring and fall they shed the entire undercoat and it must be brushed out on a daily basis for 2-3 weeks. The rest of the year, they should be brushed at least once a week.

Weight:

60 – 80 pounds

Height:

22 – 24 inches