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

Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Companionable
Sturdy
Amiable
Charming

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

Avoid Havachins as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Dachshund, Golden Retriever

Havanese, Japanese Chin

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
Fawn
Black
Red

Black
White
Sable
Gray
Red

Straight

Curly

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 Havachin can have a litter of 1-9 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 typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

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

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Epilepsy

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Heart Murmur

None Known

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Complete Blood Count
Neurological Testing

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Examination

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

Havachins' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

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

Havachins are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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

Havachin dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Golden Doxs 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.

Havachins 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 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 Havachin, it's at least 9 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 Havachins usually need at least 30 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.

Havachin 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
Slicker Brush
Scissors
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 6-13 pound (3 - 6 kg) Havachin 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 Golden Dox is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Havachin is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 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 Havachin is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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.

Golden Dox is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Havachin has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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

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

Golden Doxs are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

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

Havachins are highly friendly around strangers.