Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Trainable
Companionable
Faithful
Sturdy
Amiable
Instinctual
Charming

Good-natured
Energetic
Active
Easygoing
Gentle
Loyal

Poovaneses shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Golden Labradors are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Poovaneses aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Choose a Golden Labrador 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

Poodle, Havanese

Golden Retriever and Labrador 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®

Not recognized by any clubs.

2000's

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Pied
Fawn
White
Cream
Brown
Gray
Black

Brown
Red
Black
Cream

Poovaneses have medium-length coats.

Golden Labradors have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Curly

Straight

A Poovanese can have a litter of 1-9 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 Labrador can have a litter of 10-15 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.

Poovaneses are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Golden Labradors may have difficulty adjusting to changes in lifestyle and living environments, preferring consistency.

Poovaneses are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Golden Labradors thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Poovanese has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Golden Labrador has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Poovaneses need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Golden Labradors need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Poovaneses have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Golden Labradors are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Poovanese dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Golden Labradors are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Playdate, Run, Camping, Play keep away, Walk, Nap

Walk, Go to Park, Play, Run, Speak, Swimming, Cuddling, Walks, Dog park, Running around, Fetch, Snuggling

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Poovanese, it's at least 9 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 Labrador, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

Poovanese 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

Ideally, Golden Labrador should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 15-45 pound (7 - 20 kg) Poovanese feed 2 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 65-80 pound (29 - 36 kg) Golden Labrador 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 Poovanese is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Golden Labrador is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Poovanese 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.

The average per month expenses of a Golden Labrador is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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.

Poovaneses are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Golden Labrador is highly intelligent and very trainable.

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

Golden Labradors have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Poovaneses make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Golden Labradors can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Poovaneses are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Poovaneses are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Golden Labradors are highly friendly around strangers.

Poovaneses are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

The Poovanese is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

Golden Labradors are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.