Playful
Stubborn
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Devoted
Lively
Kind
Clever
Trustworthy

Happy
Intelligent
Playful
Independent
Loyal
Vocal

Golden Doxs are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Golden Doxs make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Finnish Spitzs are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Dachshund, Golden Retriever

northern spitz

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ancient times

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Brown
Fawn
Black
Red

Red

A Golden Dox can have a litter of 4-8 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 Finnish Spitz can have a litter of 12-15 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.

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

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

Golden Doxs are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Finnish Spitzs thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

Finnish Spitz has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Golden Doxs need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Finnish Spitzs need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Golden Doxs sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Finnish Spitzs are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Golden Doxs bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Finnish Spitz dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Golden Dox, it's at least 11 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 Finnish Spitz, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Golden Doxs 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.

In general most Finnish Spitzs 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.

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

Finnish Spitz 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
Slicker Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 30-60 pound (14 - 27 kg) Golden Dox 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 25-33 pound (11 - 15 kg) Finnish Spitz feed 2.5 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 Golden Dox is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Golden Dox is between $49 - $73. This makes an average of $588 - $876 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 Finnish Spitz 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.

Golden Dox is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Finnish Spitzs are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Finnish Spitzs have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

The Finnish Spitz is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

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

Finnish Spitzs are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Finnish Spitzs are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.