While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Silkchons are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Golden Shepherd is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Quick
Gentle
Joyful
Inquisitive
Cheerful

Curious
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Obedient
Reliable
Loyal
Kind
Watchful
Trustworthy

Silkchons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Golden Shepherds are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Avoid Silkchons as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Choose a Golden Shepherd if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Bichon Frise, Silky Terrier

German Shepherd, Golden Retriever

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

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Fawn
White
Silver
Cream

White
Sable
Gray
Black
Blue

Wavy

Straight

A Silkchon can have a litter of 3-5 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 Golden Shepherd can have a litter of 5-10 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.

Silkchons are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

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

Golden Shepherds typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Patellar Luxation
Liver Disease
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Tracheal Collapse
Diabetes
Cushing's Disease
Hyperadrenocorticism
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Allergies

Allergies

Chest X-rays
Full Body Physical Examination especially of the joints
Biochemistry Panel Tests
Clinical Exam
Eye and Ear Examination

X-Rays
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Lab Tests
Allergy Testing
Hip

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

Golden Shepherd has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Golden Shepherds require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

Golden Shepherds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

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

Playing, Walking, Go to Park, Walk

Playdate, Run, Play keep away, Walk, Wrestle, Tug-of-war, Fetch, Chase

Silkchons are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Silkchon dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

Golden Shepherds 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Silkchon, it's at least 4 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 Golden Shepherd, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Silkchons 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.

In general most Golden Shepherds usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Silkchons have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 9-12 pound (4 - 5 kg) Silkchon 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.

For an average 75-80 pound (34 - 36 kg) Golden Shepherd 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.

The average cost of a Silkchon is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Golden Shepherd is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Silkchon 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.

The average per month expenses of a Golden Shepherd 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.

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

Golden Shepherd is highly intelligent and very trainable.

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

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

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

Golden Shepherds make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

Golden Shepherds are highly friendly around strangers.