Good-natured
Energetic
Active
Easygoing
Gentle
Loyal

Active
Stubborn
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Fearless
Assertive
Cheerful

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

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

Choose a Golden Labrador if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Jacairns aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

United States

United States

Golden Retriever and Labrador Retriever

Cairn Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier

Not recognized by any clubs.

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

Black

Brown
Red
Black
Cream

Red
Brindle
Black
Gray

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

Jacairns have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

A Golden Labrador can have a litter of 10-15 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 Jacairn can have a litter of 2-10 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.

Golden Labradors may have difficulty adjusting to changes in lifestyle and living environments, preferring consistency.

Jacairns are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Patellar Luxation
Glaucoma
Lens Luxation
Hypothyroidism
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Cryptorchidism
Craniomandibular Osteopathy (Lion Jaw)

X-Rays
Urinalysis
Blood Tests
Full Physical Examination
Ophthalmic Examination
Gonioscopy

Hip And Eyes
X-Rays
Full Body Examination
Thyroid Testing

Golden Labradors thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

Golden Labradors need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

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

Golden Labradors are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

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

Walk, Go to Park, Play, Run, Speak, Swimming, Cuddling, Walks, Dog park, Running around, Fetch, Snuggling

Park, Fetch, Walking, Watching tv, Relaxing, Playdate, Teasing, Cuddling, Playing, Run

Golden Labradors 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.

Jacairns 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 Golden Labrador, it's at least 8 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 Jacairn, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Golden Labradors 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.

In general most Jacairns 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.

Golden Labradors require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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

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

Jacairn 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
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

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

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

The average per month expenses of a Golden Labrador 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 Jacairn 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.

Golden Labrador is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Jacairn is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Golden Labradors have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

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

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

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

Jacairns are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

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

Golden Labradors are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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

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

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

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