Playful
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Reliable
Kind
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Trustworthy

Alert
Fearless
Independent
Loyal
Courageous
Good-natured
Intelligent
Protective

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

Choose a Rottweiler 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

Germany

Cocker Spaniel, Poodle and Golden Retriever

mastiff, german shepherd, roman drover dog

2000's

ancient times

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Isabella
Red
Cream

Black

Miniature Golden Retrievers have medium-length coats.

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

Wavy

Wiry

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 Rottweiler can have a litter of 8-11 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 are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Rottweilers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

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.

While the Rottweiler breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

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

Osteosarcoma
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Bloat
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Lymphoma

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

Entropion
Panosteitis
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Von Willebrand's Disease
Osteochondritis Dissecans

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

Eye
Hip
Elbow
Blood
Blood Test
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Miniature Golden Retrievers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Rottweilers sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

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

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.

Rottweilers 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 Rottweiler, 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 Rottweilers usually need at least 75 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 Rottweiler is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Rottweiler 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

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
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 85-135 pound (39 - 61 kg) Rottweiler feed 3.3 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 Miniature Golden Retriever is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Rottweiler 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 Rottweiler 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.

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

Rottweilers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Rottweilers are not the best choice for families with kids.

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

Rottweilers 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.

Rottweilers are not dog-friendly.

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

Rottweilers are not very stranger friendly.

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

Rottweilers have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.