While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Yorwichs are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Goldenshire is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Sensitive
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Loyal
Kind
Trustworthy

Yorwichs shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Goldenshires are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Yorkshire Terrier and Norwich Terrier

Golden Retriever and Yorkshire Terrier

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Fawn

Brown
Black
Blue

Yorwichs have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Goldenshires have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

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

Goldenshires typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Patellar Luxation
Teeth Issues
Eye Infections
Collapsed Trachea

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Epilepsy
Hypoglycemia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

None Known

Dental Examination
Blood Count
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Eye and Ear Examination

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
Physical Examination

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

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

Yorwichs are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Yorwich dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

Goldenshires 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 Yorwich, it's at least 6 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 Goldenshire, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Yorwichs usually need at least 30 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 Goldenshires 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.

Yorwich 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, Goldenshire should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 6-8 pound (3 - 4 kg) Yorwich 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.

For an average 25-30 pound (11 - 14 kg) Goldenshire 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.

The average cost of a Yorwich is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Goldenshire is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Yorwich is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 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 Goldenshire 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.

Yorwichs make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

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

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