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Goldenshire |
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He is not recognized by the F.C.I. |
Origin |
Great Britain -> U.S.A. | |
Translation |
Francis Vandersteen |
A brief presentation of the Goldenshire |
| The Goldenshire is a specific crossbreed. Its parents are the friendly Golden Retriever and the courageous Yorkshire Terrier. The Golden Retriever is truly man's best friend. Highly intelligent and loyal, the Golden Retriever is a friend to everyone he meets. They have a tendency to shed, just like their other parent breed, the Yorkshire Terrier. Goldens need a moderate amount of exercise and must live indoors with their family. The Yorkshire Terrier is a very small dog, generally weighing no more than 3 kilos as an adult. This means that the Goldenshire will be a medium-sized dog and may resemble the Yorkiepoo somewhat in appearance. |
History of the Goldenshire |
| The Goldenshire is a new designer breed that's still struggling to make a name for itself in the dog world, and we don't know much about its history. So let's take a look at their parents' stories to get to know them better. |
A little of the Golden Retriever |
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| The Golden Retriever was born on the Scottish estate of the first Viscount Lord Tweedmouth, who was responsible for the development of this unique hunter and retriever. Bred to be a companion suited to home, land and water, this dog had what's known as a "soft mouth", meaning it could retrieve the catch and bring it back to the hunter in full form and without any damage. We were the dog that Lord Tweedmouth bred from a Tweed Water Spaniel, then bred the offspring of other Tweed Spaniels, flat and wavy Retrievers, as well as the Red Setter. Today, the Golden Retriever excels in search and rescue and as a service dog, while performing more tasks suited to its intelligence and docile nature. It joined the American Kennel Club in 1925. | ||
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| Standard of the Golden Retriever | ||
A little of the Yorkshire Terrier |
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| The Scots came to England to work following the Industrial Revolution, and when they came, they also brought their pets. In those days, a favorite dog was the Clydesdale or Paisley Terrier, a breed now extinct. The Paisley, used to catch vermin in factories, was crossed with the English Black and Tan Toy Terrier and the Skye Terrier. In addition, experts believe that the Waterside Terrier, a long-haired Terrier with a blue-gray coat, may also have been bred with the Paisley. Huddersfield Ben, considered the father of the modern Yorkshire Terrier, was a popular show dog in the late 1800s. The first Yorkshire Terrier Club was formed in England in 1872 and, in 1874, the British Kennel Club recognized the Yorkie. | ||
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| Standard of the Yorkshire Terrier |
Appearance of the Goldenshire |
| Due to the great difference in size between the two parent breeds, it is very difficult to determine the exact result of the mix. The methods used for breeding, i.e. artificial means, may be necessary, and parental genetic dominance will also play a role. The Goldenshire is generally larger than the Yorkie but smaller than the Golden. Its head is generally covered with medium to long hair, its medium-sized muzzle has a black or brown nose, or like the Golden, the nose can be the color of the coat. If the coat is long, fine, silky hair usually falls on either side of the spine. Colors can be gold, yellow, black and tan, or they can be steel blue and tan. Puppies are often born with brown, black and tan, the color of his coat changing as he grows. |
Temperament of the Goldenshire |
| Goldenshires are alert, energetic and adventurous. Very affectionate towards their master, they make wonderful companions. Sometimes, however, due to Yorkie genetics, he can get a bit attitude and will want to rule the roost. Kind but firm leadership will be needed with this mix. Once that's done, he'll take his place behind you, the "pack leader". He's generally good with children, although he may let small children know he's had enough even if they still want to play and interact. Always supervise their time together. Your Goldenshire's Yorkie may have a tendency to bark, which makes him a good watchdog and alerts you to activities in the house. Overall, he loves his family and is happy to be included in every outing or activity. |
Needs and activities of the Goldenshire |
| Your Goldenshire will be happy to accompany you on any walks you enjoy. He loves being outdoors and walking around the neighborhood. Don't forget that he's a social and friendly dog and will enjoy honing his social skills at the dog park, in obedience classes and maybe even in the agility ring. He's smart and won't hesitate to prove it. Let him accompany you when you go shopping or jogging. He can adapt to apartment life, but his idea of a good time is a house with a backyard to explore and investigate. Don't leave him alone outside, he wants to be with the family at all times. |
Maintenance of the Goldenshire |
| Goldenshires can require a little maintenance, depending on the length and texture of the coat. If the coat is long, as is often the case with this hybrid, it will need daily brushing with a pincushion brush, otherwise matting may occur. Combing gently after brushing will remove fine tangles. Long coats require hours of grooming, so the best idea may be to consult a groomer for advice on how to treat his coat. He will need daily care for his teeth if possible, brush them at least two to three times a week. His nails should be trimmed every two months. If you start your Goldenshire early, getting him used to the grooming routine, he'll soon look forward to it as a bonding experience. |
English (United Kingdom) 
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