American-English Mix Golden Retrievers
Why mix the
breeds?
There is some
variation between the English Golden Retrievers (also known
as European Golden Retriever) type
prevalent throughout Europe and those of American lines; and
these differences are reflected in the breed standards.
By mixing the two types of
Golden Retrievers, we believe dog owners get the best of
both worlds. The mix reinforces all the loving and loyalty
characteristics of the breed, but they tend to be more
docile at an earlier age than the pure American breed.
Mixing the
types also provides a wider range of colors and body types,
all within the AKC guidelines for the breed. Perhaps
the most important reason for mixing the types is to help
insure a diverse mix of bloodlines, reducing the chance of
physical defects due to inbreeding. We believe the mix
of American and English types provides the calmest,
healthiest Golden Retriever puppies.
Check our
litter dates for our American English
Mix Golden Retriever puppies.
An American
Golden is more slender than a European. A male usually
stands from 23 to 24 inches (58 to 61 cm) in height at the
shoulders, and females should be 21.5 to 22.5 inches (55 to
57 cm) at the shoulders. The males weigh 65-75 lbs. and the
females weigh 55-65 lbs. American Golden Retrievers tend to
be darker in color and a little more energetic, particularly
in younger dogs. However, American type Goldens are
just as loving and companionable as their English
counterparts. Their hair tends to be more fine, while the
European’s hair tends to be thicker.
The European
Golden Retrievers are bigger-boned, shorter, with a more
square head and/or muzzle and are generally slightly
heavier. Males are usually between 56 to 61 cm (22 to 24
ins) at the shoulders and females slightly shorter at
between 51 to 56 cm (20 to 22 ins). The British Kennel Club
standard calls for a level topline and straight hindquarters
without the slight rear angulation found in American lines.
European Goldens tend to be lighter in color, some are
nearly pure white. On a breeders scale, the lighter the
better. Pure European puppies are all white with black eyes
and a black nose. They also tend to be a bit more docile at
an earlier age than the American Breed. We love our English
Goldens and mixes.
If you are
considering a "Rare White Golden," keep in mind that Golden
Retriever colors vary from very light to very dark, but
do not include white. Purebred Golden Retrievers are
never white, though some may be extremely light cream in
color (highly desirable in by many).
Today there are a number of people marketing what they call
White Golden Retrievers, making them sound rare and exotic.
Avoid anyone that advertises white Goldens - there is no
such thing.
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