Definitely more than the Dachshund, but less than a typical Golden.
Once he has reached adulthood, your Golden Dox will weigh somewhere between 30 and 50 pounds. It will help build a positive bond between you and your dog. And because of this eager-to-please nature, take the time to find any opportunity for him to showcase his ability to respond to commands. Because the Golden Dox thrives on praise, a positive, rewards-based approach that means lots of treats and pats for a job well done will net the results you’re looking for. All will help build confidence and discourage aggressive behaviors in this dog. Socialization is important with this dog and it should begin as soon as you bring him home by taking the time to expose him to new faces, sights, smells and situations that can include puppy training classes. Because a headstrong pup can grow into a headstrong dog, you’ll want to start the training process early – in the 8-week age range – before he becomes too set in his ways. Patience will be needed when training your Golden Dox because in spite of his coming from two intelligent breeds that are known to be quick to pick up commands, the stubborn little Dachshund side means you have a pooch that won’t necessarily decide to follow those same commands.
The playful Golden Dox is a family-friendly dog that gets along well with kids and other dogs. Similarly treats should be healthy, top quality and dispensed only as earned or warranted. Additionally, you should expect to feed him 2 to 3 smaller meals throughout the day versus allowing him to free-feed and potentially over-eat. It’s important to establish and maintain an ideal weight for this dog by selecting a food that is high in protein and low in fillers that can result in constant hunger and cause him to continually search for (or mooch) something to eat. In spite of his always-active nature, his low-slung body and long back means its particularly important that he not become obese and that’s where his diet including quality, quantity and frequency plays a key role. The energetic Golden Dox requires a nutrient-rich food that is specifically designed to meet his age, weight and intense activity level. The feisty little Dachshund joined the “hound” group way back in 1885 and is described as being a friendly, curious and spunky dog. The beloved Golden Retriever became a member of AKC’s “sporting” group in 1925 and he’s considered to be a friendly, intelligent and devoted. With the American Kennel Club (AKC) committed to advocating for pure-bred dogs only, the Golden Dox doesn’t qualify to become a member however both of this Designer Dog’s parent breeds are long-time members of this coveted club. Hence his long, low profile and tenacious nature. When it comes to the Dachshund, you have a breed that dates back 600 years to Germany where he was bred to flush badgers out of their holes. With the Golden Retriever you have a pooch that was developed in Scotland back in the mid-19th century to fill the need for a hunting dog that was adept on land and in water and could bring back waterfowl with a gentle “mouth” meaning without damaging the bird. With the Golden Dox, the parent breeds include the Golden Retriever and the Dachshund and although he himself is considered a new breed, both parents have some pretty impressive lineage. The spirited Golden Dox brings together the feisty little Dachshund and the friendly Golden Retriever for a playful family dog.īecause the Golden Dox is considered to be a Designer Dog, it means he likely first appeared on the scene around the 1980s when breeders first began crossing two (or more) popular pure-breds to produce a dog that was healthier, often non-shedding and sometimes smaller and gentler than many of the parent breeds. While he isn’t a nuisance barker he will let you know when he feels something is amiss… however his naturally friendly nature means you shouldn’t be counting on this little guy to be a watchdog. Although he does well with other dogs and kids, his terrier instincts mean the Golden Dox isn’t an ideal choice for families with other smaller pets. When this happens, destructive behaviors such as chewing and digging can occur so your family should be ready to tag-team walks and interactive playtime.
He loves to be busy and because he’s such a smart little guy, boredom can become an issue if he doesn’t receive the mental stimulation and physical activity he needs. This smart, energetic pooch is highly social and just loves to be in the center of all things “family”. The spirited Golden Dox is a playful family dog that brings together the stubborn, feisty personality of the little Dachshund and the gentle, super-friendly nature of the Golden Retriever.
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