Curious
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Obedient
Loyal
Attentive
Watchful

Playful
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Reliable
Kind
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Trustworthy

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

Golden Cocker Retrievers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Belgian Tervuren, German Shepherd

Cocker Spaniel and Golden Retriever

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Fawn

Red
Black
Fawn

A Tervard can have a litter of 6-10 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 Golden Cocker Retriever can have a litter of 6-8 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.

Gastric Torsion
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Hip Dysplasia

Epilepsy

None

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Full Body Physical Examination especially of the joints

X-Rays
Physical Examination

Tervard has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

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

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

Tervards 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.

Golden Cocker 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Tervard, it's at least 10 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 Golden Cocker Retriever, it's at least 11 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Tervard is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Tervard 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 average per month expenses of a Golden Cocker 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tervards are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Tervards are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Tervards are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

The Tervard is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

Golden Cocker Retrievers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.