Active
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Sensitive
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Quick
Devoted
Lively

Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Reliable
Patient
Gentle
Kind
Strong
Willed
Fearless
Trustworthy

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

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

Chimations are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

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

United States

United States

Chihuahua, Dalmatian

Great Pyrenees and Golden Retriever

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
White
Cream
Brown

Black
Brown
Cream
Gray
White

Chimations have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Golden Pyreneess are known for their coat length.

A Chimation can have a litter of 2-4 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 Pyrenees 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.

Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
vonWillebrand’s Disease

Cataracts
Hydrocephalus
Hypothyroidism
Bladder Stones
Corneal Dystrophy
Atopy Dermatitis

Congenital Eye Defects

Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Radiographs

X-Rays
Blood Tests
Ophthalmic Exam
Buccal Mucosal Screening
Full Physical Examination

Chimations need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

Chimations sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Golden Pyreneess are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

The Golden Pyrenees is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

Tug of war, Watching movies, Running, Road trip, Play, Run, Sleep

Hiking, Running, Walking, Mild hiking

Chimations 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.

Golden Pyreneess 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Chimation, it's at least 11 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 Pyrenees, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Chimations usually need at least 60 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 Pyreneess 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 Chimation is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Chimation 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

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

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-40 pound (9 - 18 kg) Chimation feed 3 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 80-115 pound (36 - 52 kg) Golden Pyrenees 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.

The average cost of a Chimation is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Golden Pyrenees is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Chimation 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.

The average per month expenses of a Golden Pyrenees 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.

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.

Chimations are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Chimations have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Chimations are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Chimations are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

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