Active
Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Loyal
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual

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

Poochins are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

United States

United States

Japanese Chin, Poodle

Golden Retriever, Akita

Black
Brown

Black

White
Red
Sable
Silver
Cream
Gray
Black

White
Red
Brown
Black

Wavy

Straight

A Poochin can have a litter of 2-4 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 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.

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

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.

Hip Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Aortic Stenosis

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Diabetes
Von Willebrand's Disease
Addison's Disease

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Sebaceous Adenitis
Glaucoma
Skin Allergies
Hypothyroidism

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Complete Physical Examination
Complete Blood Test
Heart Testing

Physical Examination
Radiographs

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

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

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

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

Walk, Fetch, Tug-of-war

Fetch, Walk

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

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Poochin, it's at least 5 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 Akita Retriever, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Poochins usually need at least 25 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 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.

Poochins 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.

The Golden Akita Retriever requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

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

Pin Brush
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 6-13 pound (3 - 6 kg) Poochin feed 0.5 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 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.

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

The average cost of a Golden Akita Retriever is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Poochin 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 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.

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

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

Poochins are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Poochins are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Poochins are highly friendly around strangers.

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