Goldador — breed guide
Golden Retriever crossed with a Labrador — a favourite of assistance-dog programmes.
At a glance
- Group
- mixed
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 27–36 kg (60–79 lb)
- Life span
- 10–12 years
- Coat
- Short, dense double coat; sheds
Living with a Goldador
- High energy — needs real exercise every day, not a stroll.
- Light grooming — a brush now and then.
- Heavy shedding, especially in season.
- Exceptionally trainable — among the easiest to teach.
- Quiet.
- Good with children.
- Gets along with other dogs.
- Typically lives happily with a cat.
- Not well suited to a flat — space, exercise need or voice works against it.
- A reasonable choice for a first-time owner.
- Average heat tolerance.
- Handles cold well.
Temperament
Steady · Willing · Friendly · Tolerant
Health to watch
- Hip dysplasia
- Elbow dysplasia
- Obesity
Owner-logged information shared via Leash Life is not veterinary advice; ask your vet about screening for these.
Questions people ask
Is a Goldador good with kids?
Generally yes. Goldadors are usually good with children when raised with them and given their own quiet space.
Is a Goldador good with cats?
Usually yes. Goldadors typically settle well with a resident cat — introduce them slowly and give the cat a high perch and a way out of the room.
How much exercise does a Goldador need?
An hour or more of proper exercise every day.
Can a Goldador handle hot weather?
About average — use normal hot-day sense.
Leash Life keeps a Goldador's day — walks, meals, meds, weight — in one shared feed for the whole household, and warns on the walk weather this breed can't take. Free to start.