Monday, January 30, 2012

How are yellow lab/golden retriever mix dogs as pets?

I'm thinking about getting this yellow lab/golden retriever mix, but my mom isn't fully convinced yet. The one I want is 3 years old and 88 pounds. She is worried about his size. He is good on a leash and is good with cats and dogs and small children. He is obedience and house trained. She is worried about money, and his size. What do you guys think? Also, how are lab/golden mixes as pets?How are yellow lab/golden retriever mix dogs as pets?Considering the fact that this dog already has obedience and is house trained it is an excellent choice. As a professional dog trainer I have trained many of these breeds and find them to be awesome family dogs.



As far as cost and size go, you may have to feed a bit more than a small dog, but you'll find if you buy a quality dog food, which you should for any size dog the amount of food you feed is not excessive. For instance a dog that size would most likely need 1.5 to 2 cups twice a day.

Here is an article on pet food with suggestions to add some real food you already eat which can also keep your dog food costs down: http://www.dogtrainingsandiego.com/2010/鈥?/a>



Vet costs: Really the cost for treatment of a large dog versus a small dog is the same.



I would consider temperament and training as the key factor in deciding to get this dog. Sounds as though this dog has a thumbs up on both. I would recommend this dog as a good choice.



Dogs can add such joy to your life. A Lab/Golden follows the adding bliss to your life factor:

http://www.dogtrainingsandiego.com/2010/鈥?/a>How are yellow lab/golden retriever mix dogs as pets?
Labs and Golden Retrievers independently are excellent pets so the combination of the two breeds should only make this trait better. The dog that you are thinking of is over the puppy phase and has been exposed to chldren and other animals which shows that his temperment is good. The only thing that you don't mention is if he/she is spayed or neutered and if not then I would highly recommend that you get that done if you go thru this.



Retrievers in general love water, love to play and in general love to be a part of a family. They are very loyal to their family which is a great character trait.



As far as expenses, you would have the cost of spay or neuter if not already done and then the yearly checkups/vaccines and food barring any illness. The yearly checkup and vaccines can be done by mobile clinics usually at a discount or my vet offers a package deal for under $80. So check around for vet care. As for monthly food allowance, I would feed a higher quality food such as Iams or Science Diet and you would probably be looking at around a 40 lb bag every 3-4 weeks which would run you about $30.



Hope this helps...I say go for it.How are yellow lab/golden retriever mix dogs as pets?Don't push your mum into something she doesn't want to have. Just respect her wishes, she pays for everything else. Give her time to think about it. I own labrador retriever who is also well trained, they are very good with children and very loyal friendly. BUT think about vet bills, good quialty food which are not cheap. They do need alot of exercises as labradors tends to get overweight easily and its very bad for joints. Labs prones to have joints weakness, its facts. Their coat do shed like crazy you will probably need to groom it regularly and vaccum. If your mother agrees to get this dog, its probably more likely your responisble to look after itHow are yellow lab/golden retriever mix dogs as pets?
The fact that he is three years old is the best thing in this situation. Most mixes are not predictable as far as what kind of genetic traits they will end up with. As someone else said, both labs and goldens have notoriously "good" personalities. That being said, people have been bitten by both. Any dog with teeth can bite. It depends upon the training that has gone into the dog.



It sounds like someone has taken the time to show this dog good manners, which is why I say it is good he is 3. You don't have to predict what he will be like as his demeanor now will be the same 2, 5, or even 10 years from now.



Money, I can't help you with. Dogs this size eat a fairly large amount, then there is always vet bills, etc. Again, the fact that he is not a puppy is good. Puppies tend to cost more because they require a lot of veterinary care the first year of life.



His size is of personal opinion. 88lbs is big...but if he is not overly boisterous and jumping on people, then I wouldn't worry too much. I've seen many well-behaved large dogs.How are yellow lab/golden retriever mix dogs as pets?Labs and Goldens are both really good dogs. However they do shed, so if you have allergies you should probably pick a different dog. He is a little on the heavy side, so plenty of exercise should get him back into shape. They usuallly cost about $40 a month depending on the food you get. If you decide to get him I would say to stay away from wet dog food because its bad for their teeth and has a lot of fat. Hope this helped.
Both breeds not mixed are superior, so even both breeds together as a mutt, would be just as good.How are yellow lab/golden retriever mix dogs as pets?
They're really good family dogs,they're smart and learn pretty quick.



I have a dalmation lab and hes about 120 pounds and he sweet as can be.
lovely ,get it.How are yellow lab/golden retriever mix dogs as pets?
Much better than the shihtzu bull dog mix. These can be real bullchihts!

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