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

Active
Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Docile
Loyal
Lively
Sociable
Attentive
Trainable
Extroverted

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

Avoid Yoranians as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Dachshund, Golden Retriever

Yorkshire Terrier, Pomeranian

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ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®
DBR = Designer Breed Registry

Black
Brown

Black

Brown
Fawn
Black
Red

Cream
White

Golden Doxs have medium-length coats.

Yoranians have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Straight

Wiry

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 Yoranian can have a litter of 4-6 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.

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Epilepsy

Hypoglycemia
Tracheal Collapse
Pateller Luxation

None Known

Eye conditions

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Complete Blood Count
Neurological Testing

X-Rays
Blood Tests
Wellness Check
cardiac and hip, blood and eye exams

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

Yoranians need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

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

Yoranian 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.

Yoranians 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 Yoranian, it's at least 7 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 Yoranians 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.

The Golden Dox requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Yoranians 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.

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

Yoranian 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

Slicker Brush
Comb
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 3-7 pound (1 - 3 kg) Yoranian 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 Yoranian is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 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 Yoranian is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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.

Yoranians 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.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

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

Golden Doxs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Yoranians are not the best choice for families with kids.

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

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

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

Yoranians 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.

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

Golden Doxs are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Yoranians have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.