Cavachon vs Golden Retriever – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Cavachon	Golden Retriever
Origins	England Spain Belgium	Scotland
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Group	Designer Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	559	3
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Other Names	Cross between the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Bichon Frise	Yellow Retriever, Golden Flat Coat
Breed Type	Cross Breed	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Breed Recognition	Not recognized by any clubs.	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club
Price	800-1000	$1000-$2000

General Appearance - Cavachon vs Golden Retriever

Size	Small Medium	Large
Weight	Male: 15-35 pounds (7-16 kg), Female: 13-33 pounds (6-15 kg) 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 25 pounds (11.5 kg), Female: 23 pounds (10.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height	12-13 inches (30-33 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Avg. Height	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Cavachon vs Golden Retriever

Coat	Feathered Curly	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight
Colors	Cream White Pied	Golden Light
Grooming	Effortless: The Cavachon requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Cavachons shed moderately.	Golden Retrievers shed moderately.

Characteristics - Cavachon vs Golden Retriever

Temperament	Happy Easygoing Smart Eager	Confident Intelligent Reliable Friendly Kind Trustworthy
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Cavachon's has great intelligence.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
Trainability	Cavachons are quite easy to train.	Golden Retrievers are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Cavachon is a playful breed.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Cavachons don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Golden Retrievers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Cavachons are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Golden Retrievers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Cavachons need a lot of social interaction.	Golden Retrievers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average: The Cavachon barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Cavachons are average watchdogs.	Golden Retrievers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Cavachons are not the best to protect their territory.	Golden Retrievers are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Cavachon has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Cavachons have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Golden Retrievers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Cavachons tend to escape less than other breeds.	Golden Retrievers tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Cavachons have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Golden Retrievers have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
Apartment Friendly	Cavachons are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Golden Retrievers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Cavachons adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Golden Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Cavachons tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Golden Retrievers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Cavachon vs Golden Retriever

Stranger Friendly	Cavachons are very stranger friendly dogs.	Golden Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Cavachons are very kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Cavachons are cat-friendly dogs.	Golden Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Cavachons are very dog-friendly dogs.	Golden Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Cavachon is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly	Cavachons are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Cavachons are usually friendly towards other pets.	Golden Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Cavachons are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Golden Retrievers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Cavachon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Cavachon vs Golden Retriever

Health Issues	Cavachons are commonly healthy dogs.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Mitral Valve Disease Heart Murmurs Syringomyelia Atopic Dermatitis Cataracts Cushing's Syndrome Patellar Luxation	Allergies Bloat Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hemangiosarcoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteochondrosis Dissecans Osteosarcoma Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Von Willebrand's Disease
Life Expectancy	10-15 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No
Energy Level	Cavachons have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Golden Retrievers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Cavachons have an average exercise need.	Golden Retrievers need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Cavachons are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Golden Retrievers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Low The Cavachon has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Cavachon is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.

Reproducibility - Cavachon vs Golden Retriever

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	2-5 puppies	5-10 puppies
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