Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Trainable
Cheerful
Quiet
Faithful

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

Spantrievers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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

English Cocker Spaniel and Labrador Retriever

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Golden Retriever

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
White

Cream
Red

Spantrievers have medium-length coats.

Petite Golden Retrievers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Patellar Luxation
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

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

Allergies
Eye Problems
Idiopathic Epilepsy

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

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Full Body Physical Examination especially of the joints
Thyroid Panel

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

Spantrievers 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.

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

In general most Spantrievers 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 Petite Golden Retrievers usually need at least 90 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 Spantriever has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Ideally, Spantriever 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
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 45-50 pound (20 - 23 kg) Spantriever feed 2 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.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

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

Petite Golden Retrievers are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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

The Spantriever is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

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