Golden Chi Retriever

Golden Retriever / Chihuahua Mixed Breed Dogs

Information and Pictures

A little fluffy, thick-coated fawn and white dog peering around the corner inside a living room

Luke the Golden Retriever / Chihuahua mix (Golden Chi Retriever) at 3 years old—"I adopted Luke from my local Humane Society. When I got there I was not sure if I was going to take anybody home because I have not had a dog since I was a kid. I worried about taking on such a big responsibility. But as soon as I saw him I knew I was going to take him home with me. He was so friendly and just wanted to play. He is not a chore at all; it has been such a joy to have him in my life. His nature is super friendly to people, but he does not like other dogs and growls, barks, and then attempts to bite any one that gets close enough. I am working on some behavior conditioning and plan on going to some training classes when the holidays are over. He loves to go on walks everyday and I think he'd go forever, but after an hour and a half I am pooped out! "

Other Names

Golden Chihuahua Retriever

Description

The Golden Chi Retriever is not a purebred dog. It is a cross between the Chihuahua and the Golden Retriever. The best way to determine the temperament of a mixed breed is to look up all breeds in the cross and know you can get any combination of any of the characteristics found in either breed. Not all of these designer hybrid dogs being bred are 50% purebred to 50% purebred. It is very common for breeders to breed multi-generation crosses.

Recognition

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

A little tan dog with small, v-shaped ears that fold over to the front, brown eyes and a brown nose standing outside in grass

Luke the Golden Retriever / Chihuahua mix (Golden Chi Retriever) at 3 years old

Close up head shot of a tan dog with wide round brown eyes and small ears that fold over to the front

Luke the Golden Retriever / Chihuahua mix (Golden Chi Retriever) at 3 years old

A small dog with golden color fur and a tail that folds over his back with long fringe hair coming from it trotting with a tennis ball in his mouth

Luke the Golden Retriever / Chihuahua mix (Golden Chi Retriever) at 3 years old playing fetch. A trait he inherited from his Golden Retriever side.

A small tan and cream colored dog running with a tennis ball in his mouth

Luke the Golden Retriever / Chihuahua mix (Golden Chi Retriever) at 3 years old playing fetch.