Golden Retriever Mixes

A Golden Retriever crossed with a Labrador becomes a Goldador. Crossed with a German Shepherd, you get a Golden Shepherd. Crossed with a Great Pyrenees, you get a 90-pound family dog with double the coat. Each mix carries traits from both parents in unpredictable amounts, which is exactly what makes mixed-breed adoption so personal.The guides on this page cover the 12 most-asked-about Golden Retriever mixes. For each one we look at temperament, average adult weight, exercise needs, grooming load, and the health risks that get inherited from both sides. Where there is rescue-friendly data, we point you to specific rescues that re-home that mix.Start with the Goldendoodle guide if you are weighing the most popular Golden cross, or browse the mix-by-mix breakdowns below.