Playful
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Reliable
Kind
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Trustworthy

Friendly
Devoted
Outgoing
Confident
Optimistic
Intelligent

Miniature Golden Retrievers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Choose a Flat-Coated Retriever 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

England

Cocker Spaniel, Poodle and Golden Retriever

retriever, newfoundland water dog

2000's

1800s

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Isabella
Red
Cream

Black
Brown

Wavy

Straight

A Miniature Golden Retriever 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.

A Flat-Coated Retriever can have a litter of 10-13 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.

Miniature Golden Retrievers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

The Flat-Coated Retriever breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Patellar Luxation
Elbow Dysplasia
Retinal Dysplasia
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Cancer

Cataracts
Urolithiasis
Glaucoma
Diabetes
Hypothyroidism
Portosystemic Shunt
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Subaortic Stenosis
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)
Atopy

Distichiasis
Glaucoma
Histiocytosis

Skin Evaluation
Electrocardiogram
BAER Testing
Neurological Testing
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Eye and Ear Examination

Eye
Hip
Blood Test
Physical Examination

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

Flat-Coated Retrievers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

Flat-Coated Retriever has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Miniature Golden Retrievers need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Flat-Coated Retrievers need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

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

Flat-Coated Retrievers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Miniature Golden Retrievers 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.

Flat-Coated Retrievers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Miniature Golden Retriever, it's at least 14 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 Flat-Coated Retriever, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Miniature Golden Retrievers usually need at least 90 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 Flat-Coated Retrievers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

The Flat-Coated Retriever has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Flat-Coated Retriever 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

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-45 pound (9 - 20 kg) Miniature Golden Retriever feed 2.5 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 60-80 pound (27 - 36 kg) Flat-Coated Retriever feed 3.2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Miniature Golden Retriever is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Flat-Coated Retriever is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Miniature Golden Retriever 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 Flat-Coated Retriever 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.

Miniature Golden Retriever is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Flat-Coated Retriever is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

The Miniature Golden Retriever is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

The Flat-Coated Retriever is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

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

Flat-Coated Retrievers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Flat-Coated Retrievers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Miniature Golden Retrievers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Flat-Coated Retrievers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.