Protective

Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Responsive
Reliable
Loyal
Kind
Tenacious
Trustworthy

Choose an Uruguayan Cimarron if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Golden Border Retrievers make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Uruguay

United States

Mastiff-type

Border Collie, Golden Retriever

1400's

Unknown

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Fawn
Brindle

Fawn
Pied
Red
White

Uruguayan Cimarrons have medium-length coats.

Golden Border Retrievers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Straight

Wavy

An Uruguayan Cimarron can have a litter of 12-15 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 Border 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.

Uruguayan Cimarrons may have difficulty adjusting to changes in lifestyle and living environments, preferring consistency.

Golden Border Retrievers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Canine Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Entropion
Ectropion
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Sebaceous Adenitis
Glaucoma
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Periodontal Disease

CERF
Yearly Physical Examination
OFA on hips and elbows

Physical Examination
Radiographs

Uruguayan Cimarrons are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Golden Border Retrievers' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Uruguayan Cimarron has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

Uruguayan Cimarrons need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Golden Border Retrievers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

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

Uruguayan Cimarron dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Golden Border Retrievers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Frizbee

Fetch

Uruguayan Cimarrons 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 Border 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 Uruguayan Cimarron, it's at least 9 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 Border Retriever, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Uruguayan Cimarrons usually need at least 45 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 Border 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.

The Uruguayan Cimarron is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

The average per month expenses of an Uruguayan Cimarron 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 Border 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.

Uruguayan Cimarron is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Golden Border Retriever is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Uruguayan Cimarrons are easygoing, low-sensitivity dogs that make low-maintenance and stress-free pets.

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

The Uruguayan Cimarron is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Golden Border Retrievers can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Uruguayan Cimarrons are not the best choice for families with kids.

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

Uruguayan Cimarrons are not cat friendly.

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

Uruguayan Cimarrons are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Golden Border Retrievers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Uruguayan Cimarrons are not very stranger friendly.

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

Uruguayan Cimarrons have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

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

Uruguayan Cimarrons may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.

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