Active
Playful
Stubborn
Intelligent
Responsive
Docile
Affectionate
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Aggressive
Good-natured
Easygoing
Opinionated

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

Peke-A-Teses 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.

Peke-A-Teses are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

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.

United States

United States

Pekingese, Maltese

German Shepherd, Golden Retriever

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
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®

Early 1900s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Gray
Brindle
Fawn
Cream
Black

White
Sable
Gray
Black
Blue

Peke-A-Teses have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Golden Shepherds are known for their coat length.

A Peke-A-Tese 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.

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Obesity
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

KCS
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Hydrocephalus
Eye Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Dental Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Shaker Dog Syndrome

Allergies

Eye
Knee
Heart
Liver Ultrasound
X-Rays
CT Scan
Dental Examination
Respiratory Tests
Full Physical Examination

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

Peke-A-Teses are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Golden Shepherds' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Peke-A-Teses need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

Peke-A-Teses 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.

Peke-A-Teses 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.

Walks

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

Peke-A-Teses are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Peke-A-Tese 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 Peke-A-Tese, 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 Peke-A-Teses usually need at least 20 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.

Peke-A-Teses 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.

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

Pin Brush
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 8-11 pound (4 - 5 kg) Peke-A-Tese 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 Peke-A-Tese is somewhere $1.00 - $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 Peke-A-Tese is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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.

Peke-A-Tese has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Golden Shepherd is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Peke-A-Teses have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Peke-A-Teses 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.

Peke-A-Teses have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Peke-A-Teses are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Peke-A-Teses are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Golden Shepherds are highly friendly around strangers.

Peke-A-Teses are not known for being a highly playful breed.

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