Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Golden Retriever

Compare the Anatolian Shepherd Dog to the Golden Retriever. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Anatolian Shepherd Dogs and Golden Retrievers.

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - Both the Golden Retriever and the Anatolian Shepherd Dog are good for new owners, but the Golden Retriever is a slightly better choice.
Children - The Golden Retriever is very child friendly. The Anatolian Shepherd Dog does okay around kids, but is not as tolerant as the Golden Retriever.
Grooming - The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is easy to groom while the Golden Retriever has moderate grooming needs.
Barking - The Golden Retriever has an above-average tendency to bark, while the Anatolian Shepherd Dog is an average barker.

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Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Golden Retriever

Breed Name	Anatolian Shepherd Dog	Golden Retriever
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	No
Lifespan	11-13 yrs.	10-12 yrs.
Height	26-30 in.	21-24 in.
Weight	80-150 lb	55-80 lb
Intelligence	High	High
History
Origin Country	Turkey	UK (Scotland)
Origin Year	4000 BC	1865 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Below Average	Very Good
Family Friendly	Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Below Average	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Below Average	Very Good
Stranger Friendly	Poor	Very Good
Personality
	Affectionate Stubborn Protective	Affectionate Loving Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	No	Yes
Indoor	Yes	Yes
Small Yard	No	Yes
Medium Yard	Yes	Yes
Large Yard	Yes	Yes
Temperature Tolerance ¹	30°F to 70°F	30°F to 80°F
Barks/Howls	Below Average	Often
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	Medium	High
Exercise Required	Medium	Medium-High
Top Running Speed	22 mph	25 mph
Strength	Very High	High
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Low	Medium-High
Shedding	High	Medium-High
Dander	Low	Medium
Drool Amount	Medium	None

¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.

Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed Name	Anatolian Shepherd Dog	Golden Retriever
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	Yes	No
Family/Pack	No	Yes
Independent	No	No
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	No	No
Average	Yes	No
Focused & Patient	No	Yes
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Average	Below Average
Burrow/Digging	Average	Below Average
Chasing	Average	High
Follow Commands	Average	High
Fighting	Average	Below Average
Guarding	High	Below Average
Herding	High	Below Average
Hunting	Average	High
Protection	High	Below Average
Remove Vermin	Average	Below Average
Sledding	Average	Below Average
Watch	High	Below Average

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Anatolian Shepherd Dog	Golden Retriever
Lifespan
Lifespan	11-13 yrs.	10-12 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Allergies	No	Yes
Bloat	No	Yes
Cataracts	No	Yes
Elbow Dysplasia	No	Yes
Epilepsy	No	Yes
Hemangiosarcoma	No	Yes
Hip Dysplasia	No	Yes
Hypothyroidism	No	Yes
Osteochondrosis Dissecans	No	Yes
Osteosarcoma	No	Yes
Progressive Retinal Atrophy	No	Yes
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	No	Yes
Von Willebrand's Disease	No	Yes

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Anatolian Shepherd Dog	Golden Retriever
Coat
Hair	Yes	No
Fur	No	Yes
Coat Type
Double Coat	Yes	Yes
Smooth Coat	Yes	No
Coat Texture
Rough	Yes	No
Straight	Yes	No
Wavy	No	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Short	Yes	No
Medium	No	Yes
Coat Color(s)
Black	Yes	No
Blue Fawn	Yes	No
Brindle	Yes	No
Fawn	Yes	No
Fawn&white	Yes	No
Gray	Yes	No
Liver	Yes	No
Red Fawn	Yes	No
White	Yes	No
Dark Golden	No	Yes
Gold	No	Yes
Light Golden	No	Yes