Gentle
Easygoing
Protective
Calm

Playful
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Reliable
Kind
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Trustworthy

Hanover Hounds are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Miniature Golden Retrievers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Hanover Hounds make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Miniature Golden Retrievers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Germany

United States

Liam Hound, Bloodhound

Cocker Spaniel, Poodle and Golden Retriever

17th Century

2000's

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Red
Brindle

Isabella
Red
Cream

Straight

Wavy

A Hanover Hound can have a litter of 10-14 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 Miniature Golden Retriever 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.

Hanover Hounds may have difficulty adjusting to changes in lifestyle and living environments, preferring consistency.

Miniature Golden Retrievers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Hanover Hound breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

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

Ear Infections
Entropion
Ectropion
Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Elbow Dysplasia
Retinal Dysplasia
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Cataracts
Urolithiasis
Glaucoma
Diabetes
Hypothyroidism
Portosystemic Shunt
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Subaortic Stenosis
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)
Atopy

OFA
CERF
Yearly Physical Examination

Skin Evaluation
Electrocardiogram
BAER Testing
Neurological Testing
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Eye and Ear Examination

Hanover Hounds thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Miniature Golden Retrievers' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

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

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

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

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

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

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Hanover Hound, it's at least 12 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 Miniature Golden Retriever, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Hanover Hounds 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 Miniature 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 Hanover Hound has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Hanover Hound 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, Miniature Golden Retriever should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 80-100 pound (36 - 45 kg) Hanover Hound feed 2.8 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 20-45 pound (9 - 20 kg) Miniature 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.

The average cost of a Hanover Hound is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Miniature Golden Retriever is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Hanover Hound is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $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.

The average per month expenses of a Miniature Golden Retriever 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.

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

Miniature Golden Retriever is highly intelligent and very trainable.

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

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

Hanover Hounds are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Miniature Golden Retrievers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Hanover Hounds are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Miniature Golden Retrievers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Hanover Hounds are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

Hanover Hounds may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.

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