Aloof
Dignified
Independent
Clownish
Happy
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Loyal
Gentle
Social

Playful
Stubborn
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Devoted
Lively
Kind
Clever
Trustworthy

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

Golden Doxs are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

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

Afghan Hound, Collie

Dachshund, Golden Retriever

DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Blue
Sable
Red
Fawn

Brown
Fawn
Black
Red

Afollies have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Golden Doxs have medium-length coats.

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

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

Deafness
Hip Dysplasia
Nasal Solar Dermatitis
Collie Eye Anomaly
Ulcerative Dermatosis

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Epilepsy

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Bloat
Cerebellar Abiotrophy

None Known

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
CT or MRI scan
Blood Analysis
Hearing and Ear Tests

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Complete Blood Count
Neurological Testing

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

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

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

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

Afollie dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

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

Afollies 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.

Golden Doxs 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 Afollie, it's at least 10 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 Dox, it's at least 11 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

Afollies have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

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

Afollie 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 Dox should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

The average cost of an Afollie is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Golden Dox is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Afollie 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 Dox is between $49 - $73. This makes an average of $588 - $876 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.

Afollies are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Golden Dox is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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