Maltese Golden Retriever Mix - Goldmaraner
The Golden Retriever Maltese Mix is a mixed breed dog resulting from breeding the Golden Retriever and the Maltese. This should be a very friendly and kind dog. Both of these parent dogs are very friendly but the Maltese can have the yippiness of a small dog. They should be good with the family and other pets - if properly socialized! Continue reading below to see pictures, videos, and learn more about the beautiful Golden Retriever Maltese Mix. Note that this hybrid can consist of the brindle or other iterations.
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Maltese Golden Retriever Mix - Goldmaraner History
All hybrid or designer dogs are tough to get a good read on as there isn’t much history to them. Breeding specific dogs like this has become common in the last twenty years or so even though I am sure that this mixed breed found it’s share of dogs to the shelter due to accidental breeding. We will take a closer look at the history of both parent breeds below. If you are looking at breeders for new, designer dogs please beware of Puppy Mills. These are places that mass produce puppies, specifically for profit and don’t care at all about the dogs. If you have a few minutes Please sign our petition to stop puppy mills.
Golden Retriever History:
The Golden Retriever was originally bred in Scotland in the mid-19th century. When they were initially bred and created the existing retriever dogs weren’t cutting it for the wealthy Scottish elite who liked to hunt waterfowl. The existing retriever breeds were inadequate for retrieving downed game from both water and land. Retrieving from both land and water was necessary because the hunting grounds of the time were pocketed with marshy ponds and rivers. Consequently, the best water spaniels were crossed with the existing retrievers, resulting in the establishment of the breed today known as the Golden Retriever.
Maltese History:
Being one of the oldest breeds—going back at least two millennia—the Maltese has a long history. Although with this long history, the Maltese does not have an exact origin. Many believe that the Maltese came from the Isle of Malta in the Mediterranean Seas from Spitz- or Spaniel-type dogs. Either way, the Maltese always seemed to thrive.
By the 15th century, the Maltese was a popular pet with the French aristocrats. By the end of the 16th century, the Maltese had become a favorite choice for many of the noble and royal ladies. Many famous women have favorited the Maltese such as Queen Elizabeth I, Queen Victoria as well as famous painters like Goya.
Throughout the 17th and 18th, breeders tried to make the Maltese smaller, closer to the size of a squirrel, and, sadly, that almost caused the breed to die out. Luckily, that breeding practiced ended, and breeders worked to get the Maltese back to where it had been before. It as then that the Maltese was mixed with other breeds to continue its genetic pool. It is said that other breeds such as the Bichon Frise and Havanese breeds were direct ancestors.
From that point, breeders made the Maltese into what it is today. The first time the Maltese was seen in the United States was in the late 1800s, and the American Kennel Club recognized the breed in 1888, with the latest standard being from March 1964.
Maltese Golden Retriever Mix - Goldmaraner Size and Weight
Golden Retriever
Height: 21 - 24 inches at the shoulder
Weight: 55 - 75 lb.
Lifespan: 10 - 12 years
Maltese
Height: 8 - 10 inches at the shoulder
Weight: 3 - 8 lb.
Lifespan: 12 - 15 years
Maltese Golden Retriever Mix - Goldmaraner Personality
This mix is a very intelligent, devoted and loyal companion. Both of these dogs are very friendly and loving dogs and the Maltese is known for being lively and playful as well as being vigorous. If you are couch potato or don’t like to be active this isn’t the breed for you. She is calm, intelligent, confident and eager to please. While friendly she is wary of strangers and alert making a good watchdog. She gets along well with everyone and is quite a well mannered dog! She loves to have fun and play too and will need some outdoor space to do this in. She is loving, reliable, brave and warm.
Maltese Golden Retriever Mix - Goldmaraner Health
All dogs have the potential to develop genetic health problems as all breeds are susceptible to some things more than others. However, the one positive thing about getting a puppy is that you can avoid this as much as possible. A breeder should absolutely offer a health guarantee on puppies. If they won’t do this, then look no more and don’t consider that breeder at all. A reputable breeder will be honest and open about health problems in the breed and the incidence with which they occur. Health clearances prove that a dog has been tested for and cleared of a particular condition.
The Dalmatian mixed with the Maltese might be prone to hip dysplasia, eye problems
Note that these are just common problems in both breeds.
Maltese Golden Retriever Mix - Goldmaraner Care
What are the grooming requirements?
A Maltese normally gets professional grooming and you might need to do this with your mix. Get ready to invest in a good vacuum and keep your floors clean anyways. Give them baths as needed, but not so much that you dry out their skin.
What are the exercise requirements?
Plan on taking them for extremely long walks and hikes to keep their energy level down. Be careful not to push the Maltese too hard as it is a small dog. This exercise will keep them from being destructive. A tired dog is a good dog.
Plan on taking them for extremely long walks and hikes to keep their energy level down. A tired dog is a good dog.
What are the training requirements?
This is an intelligent dog that should be easy to train. The best thing you can do is break the sessions into shorter daily sessions to keep their attention span higher. So make sure to praise her when she does well. She is an intelligent dog who loves to please, and loves a physical challenge. The more exercise she gets the easier she will be to train. Proper socialization is imperative to all dogs and puppies. Make sure to take her to the park and doggy day care to get her around as many people and dogs as possible.
Maltese Golden Retriever Mix - Goldmaraner Feeding
A lot of times diet is done on a per-dog basis. Each one is unique and has different dietary requirements. Most dogs in the U.S. are overweight. A mix like this one that is prone to hip and elbow dysplasia should really be on fish oil and glucosamine and chondroitin supplements as soon as possible.
Overfeeding any dog is not a good idea as that can really exacerbate health problems such as elbow and hip dysplasia.
A good diet to look into is Raw Food Diet. A raw food diet will be especially good for the Wolf background.