Petite Golden Retriever Breed Information & Characteristics

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

Active
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Reliable
Gentle
Social
Kind
Fearless
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Trustworthy
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

Petite Golden Retriever dogs are heavy shedders, they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Petite Golden Retriever. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Golden Retriever

Unknown

Brown

Black

Cream
Red

The coat of a Petite Golden Retriever is longer than that of the typical dog.

Wavy

A Petite Golden Retriever 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.

Petite Golden Retrievers are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Petite Golden Retriever is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Retinal Dysplasia
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Syringomyelia
Subaortic Stenosis
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Cataracts
Diabetes
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Portosystemic Shunt
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Microphthalmia
Hypodysmyelinogenesis
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

Complete Blood Count
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Skin Biopsy
Eye Examinations (both internal as well as external)
X-rays of various parts of the skeletal system
Echocardiogram
Hip and Elbow X-rays

Petite Golden Retriever have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

Petite Golden Retrievers dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

Petite Golden Retrievers 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 Petite Golden Retriever, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Petite Golden Retrievers 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.

The Petite Golden Retriever is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Petite Golden Retriever 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
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 13-75 pound (6 - 34 kg) Petite Golden Retriever 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 Petite Golden Retriever is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Petite Golden Retriever 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.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

The Petite Golden Retriever is an apartment-friendly dog breed. They can do perfectly well in apartments providing they are sufficiently exercised and taken out and about as part of their owner's daily lifestyle.

A Petite Golden Retrievers typical characteristics indicate that this breed of dog is an ideal companion for kids and makes them family pets. Their gentle and protective nature and calm mentality make them gel along quickly with the younger humans

Petite Golden Retrievers are one of the best dogs for cats. They're accept cats readily as part of the family. However, this dog breed should be trained to not chase after the kitty early on

Petite Golden Retrievers are very friendly towards other dogs. This breed typically have a happy and affectionate temperament around dogs.

Petite Golden Retrievers are very friendly around strangers.

The Petite Golden Retriever is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Petite Golden Retriever is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

Petite Golden Retriever dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.