Playful
Dignified
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Patient
Loyal
Devoted
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless

Active
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Reliable
Gentle
Social
Kind
Fearless
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Trustworthy
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

Malaneess shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

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

Great Pyrenees, Alaskan Malamute

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Golden Retriever

2000's

Unknown

Blue
Hazel
Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Silver
White

Cream
Red

Malaneess are known for their coat length.

Petite Golden Retrievers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Straight

Wavy

A Malanees can have a litter of 4-10 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.

A Petite Golden 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.

Malaneess are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

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

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

Hip Dysplasia
Osteochondrodysplasia

Retinal Dysplasia
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Syringomyelia
Subaortic Stenosis
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Entropion
Ectropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Deafness
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Diabetes
Bleeding Disorder
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Zinc Responsive Dermatosis
Platelet Dysfunction
Cervical Vertebral Instability
Osteochondrodysplasia

Cataracts
Diabetes
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Portosystemic Shunt
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Microphthalmia
Hypodysmyelinogenesis
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

Elbow
Hip X-Rays
Dna For Pra
Eye Examinations
Blood Analysis
Hearing and Ear Tests

Complete Blood Count
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Skin Biopsy
Eye Examinations (both internal as well as external)
X-rays of various parts of the skeletal system
Echocardiogram
Hip and Elbow X-rays

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

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

Malaneess are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Malaneess 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.

Petite Golden 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 Malanees, it's at least 17 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 Petite Golden Retriever, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

Petite Golden 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
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 85-100 pound (39 - 45 kg) Malanees feed 4 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 13-75 pound (6 - 34 kg) Petite Golden Retriever feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Malanees is somewhere $2.80 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of a Petite Golden Retriever is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Malanees is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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 Petite Golden Retriever 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.

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

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

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

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

Malaneess are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

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

Petite Golden Retrievers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

Petite Golden Retrievers are highly friendly around strangers.

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

Petite Golden Retrievers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.