Dignified
Independent
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Reliable
Kind
Faithful
Vigilant
Trustworthy
Willing

Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Quick
Lively
Joyful
Sociable
Inquisitive
Attentive
Trainable
Extroverted

Golden Akita Retrievers are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Pom-Silks are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

United States

United States

Golden Retriever, Akita

Silky Terrier and Pomeranian

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black

White
Red
Brown
Black

Red
Brown
Fawn
Sable
Brindle
Blue
White
Black

Golden Akita Retrievers have medium-length coats.

Pom-Silks are known for their coat length.

A Golden Akita 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 Pom-Silk can have a litter of 3-5 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.

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

Pom-Silks are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Golden Akita 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 Pom-Silk breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Aortic Stenosis

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Diabetes
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Heart Diseases and Disorders

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Sebaceous Adenitis
Glaucoma
Skin Allergies
Hypothyroidism

Allergies
Eye Infections
Skin Infections

Physical Examination
Radiographs

Liver Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram
Full Physical Examination
Complete Ophthalmologic Examination
Biochemical Profile Tests
Skin Scrapings and Biopsies
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Blood Glucose Level Testing

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

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

Golden Akita Retrievers sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

Fetch, Walk

Dog Parks, Walk, Play, Nap, Playdate

Golden Akita 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.

Pom-Silks 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 Golden Akita Retriever, it's at least 12 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 Pom-Silk, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Golden Akita Retrievers usually need at least 120 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 Pom-Silks usually need at least 40 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 Golden Akita Retriever requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pom-Silks require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Golden Akita 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

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder

For an average 75-100 pound (34 - 45 kg) Golden Akita Retriever 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.

For an average 6-10 pound (3 - 5 kg) Pom-Silk feed 1 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 Golden Akita Retriever is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Pom-Silk is somewhere $1.70 - $2.80 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Golden Akita Retriever is between $55 - $63. This makes an average of $660 - $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 Pom-Silk is between $35 - $45. This makes an average of $420 - $540 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 Golden Akita Retriever is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Pom-Silks make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Pom-Silks have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Pom-Silks are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Pom-Silks are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.